Dr. Hanno Schombacher
About Dr. Hanno Schombacher
Dr. Hanno Schombacher is a Patent Examiner and Knowledge Manager at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2001. He holds a Diplom in Ingenieurwissenschaften and a Dr. Ingenieur in Verfahrenstechnik, and has previous experience as a Project Manager at Continental and a Research Associate at the University of Bremen.
Work at European Patent Office
Dr. Hanno Schombacher has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2001. He holds the position of Patent Examiner and Knowledge Manager, where he has accumulated over 23 years of experience. His role involves evaluating patent applications and managing knowledge resources, contributing to the office's mission of promoting innovation through intellectual property protection. He is based in München.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Hanno Schombacher has an extensive educational background in engineering. He studied Ingenieurwissenschaften at Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig, where he achieved a Diplom from 1988 to 1993. He furthered his studies at Universität Bremen, obtaining a Dr. Ingenieur in Verfahrenstechnik from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he studied at MIP-Politecnico Di Milano, enhancing his expertise in the field.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his tenure at the European Patent Office, Dr. Hanno Schombacher worked at Continental as a Project Manager from 1998 to 2001. His responsibilities included overseeing projects in Hannover und Umgebung, Deutschland. He also served as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the University of Bremen from 1993 to 1997, where he contributed to academic research and development.
Professional Background
Dr. Hanno Schombacher's professional background is rooted in engineering and project management. His experience spans over two decades in various roles, including significant positions in both academic and corporate environments. His work has involved technical evaluation and management, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of patent processes and innovation.