Carlos Baños

Professional

Position

Professional

Telephone

+34 917 020 331

Madrid Office

c/ Zurbano, 76, 7º 28010 Madrid +34 917 020 331

Carlos has extensive experience in the drafting and prosecution of inventions at both national and international levels, as well as in expert witness work and the preparation of technical reports. He leads the Electronics, Mechanical, and Software practice area.

He holds a degree in Civil Engineering (Roads, Canals and Ports) from the Technical University of Madrid, with a specialisation in Hydraulic and Energy Engineering, and a Master’s degree in Project Management and Civil Engineering Project Management from the same university.

Education and professional background

Civil Engineer

Languajes

Spanish

English

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