Katrin Aichinger
About Katrin Aichinger
Katrin Aichinger is the Country Coordinator for European Cooperation at the European Patent Office, where she manages intellectual property cooperation projects with member states. She has a background in law and human resource management, having studied at the University of Vienna and the University of Sheffield.
Work at European Patent Office
Katrin Aichinger has been serving as the Country Co-ordinator for European Co-operation at the European Patent Office since 2021. In this role, she coordinates intellectual property cooperation projects with member states of the European Patent Office. Her responsibilities include developing cooperation policies that are tailored to the specific profiles of different countries. Aichinger's work is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, where she has been actively engaged in enhancing collaboration among European nations regarding intellectual property matters.
Education and Expertise
Katrin Aichinger holds a Mag. iur. degree in Law from the University of Vienna, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She also attended The University of Sheffield for one year, from 2010 to 2011, furthering her education in the field. Prior to her law studies, she completed her Higher School Certificate at Commercial Highschool Steyr, focusing on Human Resource Management from 2002 to 2007. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal and management principles relevant to her current role.
Professional Background
Before her current position at the European Patent Office, Katrin Aichinger gained practical experience in the legal field as a trainee at Dorda Brugger Jordis Attorneys in Vienna for three months in 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Technology Manager at the Technical University of Munich for one month in 2021. These roles contributed to her understanding of the intersection between law, technology, and intellectual property, which is essential for her current responsibilities.
Focus on Cooperation Policies
In her role as Country Co-ordinator at the European Patent Office, Katrin Aichinger focuses on developing cooperation policies that are specifically tailored to the profiles of individual countries. This involves analyzing the unique needs and circumstances of each member state to foster effective collaboration in intellectual property initiatives. Her expertise in law and management aids in crafting policies that enhance cooperation across Europe.