Donny Kettenis
About Donny Kettenis
Donny Kettenis is a bedrijfsanalist at the European Patent Office in Rijswijk, Zuid-Holland, Nederland, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in patent formalities and business process coordination, with previous roles at the European Patent Office and experience in various organizations.
Work at European Patent Office
Donny Kettenis has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2003, holding various roles over the years. He currently serves as a Bedrijfsanalist, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as a Patent Formalities Co-ordinator (Deputy Manager) from 2013 to 2016 and as a Formalities Officer from 2003 to 2014. His extensive experience at the EPO spans over a decade, contributing to his expertise in patent processes and formalities.
Education and Expertise
Donny Kettenis studied at De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where he achieved a degree in Communicatie / Higher European Studies. He also attended Leiden University for one year, focusing on Rechten / Rechten en rechtswetenschappen. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in communication and legal studies, which supports his work in the field of patent analysis and business processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Before his extensive career at the European Patent Office, Donny Kettenis held several positions in different organizations. He worked as a Gemeentelijk Belastingmedewerker at Gemeente Rijnwoude for nine months in 2002-2003. Additionally, he served as a Conference Organising Trainee at the European Association for International Education for six months in 2000-2001 and as a Restaurant Manager at Van der Valk Avifauna for one year from 2001 to 2002. These roles contributed to his diverse professional experience.
Career Progression
Donny Kettenis's career progression at the European Patent Office reflects his growing responsibilities and expertise. After starting as a Formalities Officer in 2003, he advanced to the role of Patent Formalities Co-ordinator (Deputy Manager) from 2013 to 2016. Since then, he has taken on the role of Bedrijfsanalist, where he has been working for the past five years. His career at the EPO showcases his commitment to the organization and his development in the field of patent analysis.