Arnaud Rilliard
About Arnaud Rilliard
Arnaud Rilliard serves as the Administrator of Quality Audit at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in Materials Engineering and extensive experience as a Patent Examiner and Team Coordinator.
Work at European Patent Office
Arnaud Rilliard has held multiple roles at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2001. He served as a Patent Examiner for 19 years, focusing on the evaluation of patent applications in The Hague, Netherlands. In 2018, he transitioned to the role of Team Coordinator for one year, where he managed team operations within the examining divisions. Since 2020, he has been working as an Administrator for Quality Audit, contributing to the internal administration and operational efficiency of the Directorate Quality Audit. His responsibilities include analyzing audit findings and making recommendations for audit reports, as well as liaising with examining divisions and PDQBUS.
Education and Expertise
Arnaud Rilliard studied Materials Engineering at two prominent institutions. He attended the Ecole Européenne d'Ingénieurs en Génie des Matériaux from 1993 to 1999, where he achieved his Engineer's Degree. He furthered his education at ETSEIB Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona for one year in 1998 to 1999, also focusing on Materials Engineering. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which supports his roles in patent examination and quality auditing.
Background
Arnaud Rilliard has a solid background in engineering and quality management, particularly within the context of intellectual property. His extensive experience at the European Patent Office has equipped him with a deep understanding of patent processes and quality assurance practices. His roles have involved direct interaction with examining divisions, enhancing the quality of patent examination processes through effective auditing and analysis.
Achievements
Throughout his career at the European Patent Office, Arnaud Rilliard has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving quality audit processes. His role as an Administrator in Quality Audit involves critical analysis of audit findings, which plays a significant part in shaping the quality standards within the organization. His leadership as a Team Coordinator also reflects his ability to manage and guide teams effectively in a complex operational environment.