Alain Materne
About Alain Materne
Alain Materne is a Patentprüfer und Entwickler at the European Patent Office in Berlin, where he has worked since 1988. He has published articles in World Patent Information and has conducted workshops at the Search Matters conference since 2013.
Work at European Patent Office
Alain Materne has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 1988, serving in the role of Patentprüfer und Entwickler. His tenure spans 36 years, during which he has contributed to the examination and development of patent applications. The EPO is a key institution in the field of intellectual property, and Materne's work supports its mission to provide high-quality patent services across Europe.
Published Articles in World Patent Information
Alain Materne has published articles in the journal World Patent Information, a respected publication in the field of patent research and information. His contributions to this journal reflect his expertise and engagement with current trends and developments in patent information and analysis.
Workshops at Search Matters Conference
Since 2013, Alain Materne has been conducting workshops at the Search Matters conference. This event focuses on patent searching and related topics, and Materne's involvement demonstrates his commitment to sharing knowledge and best practices within the patent examination community.
Development of Patent Ranking Scripts
Alain Materne has developed various patent ranking scripts using ooRexx. These scripts are designed to identify related files and prior art disclosures, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of patent searches. His work in this area contributes to the advancement of tools used in patent examination and research.