Christiane Cohnen
About Christiane Cohnen
Christiane Cohnen is a Quality Management Specialist at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where she has worked since 2013. She holds degrees in law from the University of Bonn and has extensive experience in legal roles, including as a Lawyer and Data Protection Officer at the European Patent Office.
Work at European Patent Office
Christiane Cohnen has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2013 as a Quality Management Specialist. In this role, she focuses on enhancing quality management processes within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked at the EPO as a Lawyer and Data Protection Officer from 2002 to 2014. Her extensive experience at the EPO spans over a decade, contributing to various initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Christiane Cohnen studied at the University of Bonn from 1992 to 1996, where she pursued a degree in Jurastudium, allgemein, culminating in the achievement of her 1. Staatsexamen. She furthered her legal education at the Justizprüfungsamt OLG München from 1997 to 1999, completing her 2. Staatsexamen. This solid educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary legal expertise to excel in her roles within the European Patent Office and in previous positions.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Christiane Cohnen worked as a Rechtsanwalt at Linklaters from 1999 to 2002. During her three years at Linklaters in Munich, she gained valuable experience in legal practice, which contributed to her professional development. Her background in law and quality management has shaped her career trajectory and her contributions to the EPO.
Professional Experience
Christiane Cohnen has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal and quality management fields. Her tenure at the European Patent Office includes roles as a Lawyer and Data Protection Officer, where she worked for twelve years before transitioning to her current position as Quality Management Specialist. This diverse experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of both legal frameworks and quality assurance practices.