Cecile Kirsch
About Cecile Kirsch
Cecile Kirsch is a Team Manager and Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2000. She has a background in patent procedures and clinical trials, along with extensive academic qualifications in natural sciences and chemistry.
Work at European Patent Office
Cecile Kirsch has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2000. She currently holds the position of Team Manager, a role she has occupied since 2020. In addition to her managerial duties, she has served as a Patent Examiner for 24 years. Kirsch has also been involved as a Presenter for various working groups since 2016. Earlier in her career at the EPO, she worked as an Expert in Patent Procedures Management for 11 months in 2018 and was a member of the EQE Committees from 2007 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Cecile Kirsch has a diverse educational background. She studied at the Université de Cergy-Pontoise, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her studies at the Ecole supérieure de Chimie organique et minérale from 1993 to 1999. Additionally, she attended Philipps-Universität Marburg for one year from 1998 to 1999. Kirsch has been studying for the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) since 2006, successfully achieving first sittings in all four papers.
Previous Experience in Clinical Trials
Before her extensive career at the European Patent Office, Cecile Kirsch worked briefly as a Clinical Trial Assistant at Servier in 2000. This role lasted for two months and took place in the Munich Area, Germany. This experience contributed to her professional development prior to her long-term commitment to the EPO.
Long-Term Contributions to Patent Examination
Cecile Kirsch has dedicated over two decades to the field of patent examination at the European Patent Office. Her role as a Patent Examiner involves assessing patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Her extensive experience in this area, combined with her leadership as a Team Manager, positions her as a significant contributor to the EPO's mission in intellectual property.