Frank Tinjod
About Frank Tinjod
Frank Tinjod is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Germany, where he has worked since 2006. He has a diverse background in research and engineering, having held various positions in France, Switzerland, and the United States.
Work at European Patent Office
Frank Tinjod has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2006. With 18 years of experience in this role, he operates from Germany, where he evaluates patent applications and assesses their compliance with legal and technical standards. His expertise contributes to the patent granting process, ensuring that inventions meet the necessary criteria for patentability.
Previous Research Experience
Before his tenure at the European Patent Office, Frank Tinjod held various research positions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at CNRS in Paris from 2004 to 2005. He also served as a Research Engineer at Saint-Gobain Crystals for six months in 2004 in Hiram, Ohio. His early career included a role as a Summer Trainee at CERN in 1999 and a Trainee position at CEA - Commissariat À L'énergie Atomique Et Aux Énergies Alternatives in 2000.
Educational Background
Frank Tinjod completed his Doctorate in Physics at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Master's degree in Materials Science from École Centrale de Marseille, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His foundational education includes two years in Preparatory Classes at Lycée Du Parc in Lyon and three years at Lycée Madame De Staël in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.
Research and Development Roles
In addition to his role as a Patent Examiner, Frank Tinjod has held several research positions throughout his career. He worked as a Doctoral Researcher at CEA from 2000 to 2003. He also returned to CNRS as a Researcher for three months in 2005 to 2006. His diverse experience in research and development has provided him with a strong foundation in scientific inquiry and innovation.