Dr. Manuel Walther
About Dr. Manuel Walther
Dr. Manuel Walther is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Ph.D. in Wirtschaftswissenschaften and has a diverse educational background in engineering, medicine, and consulting.
Work at European Patent Office
Dr. Manuel Walther has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. He operates in the Munich Area, Germany, where he evaluates patent applications and contributes to the patent examination process. His role involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of various inventions, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Previous Experience in R&D and Consulting
Before joining the European Patent Office, Dr. Walther worked at Philips Medical Technology for five months in 2010, focusing on research and development. Following this role, he spent six years at McKinsey & Company from 2011 to 2017 as a Consultant, where he provided strategic advice and solutions to various clients.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Walther has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Ecole Centrale Paris, completing his studies in 2011. He also holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Medical Engineering from Technische Universität München, which he completed in 2011. Additionally, he studied Medicine at Medizinische Universität Wien, achieving an undergraduate degree in preclinical studies from 2008 to 2010. He further pursued Wirtschaftswissenschaften at Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, where he obtained his Doktor (Ph.D.) from 2014 to 2020.