Lenke Kócs, PhD
About Lenke Kócs, PhD
Lenke Kócs, PhD, is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where she has worked since 2021. She specializes in innovation and intellectual property management, with a strong background in chemical engineering and colloid chemistry.
Work at European Patent Office
Lenke Kócs has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) files, which includes assessing non-unity cases and exceptions to patentability. Her work contributes to the evaluation and granting of patents, ensuring compliance with international patent laws and regulations. She is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Previous Experience in Intellectual Property Management
Prior to her current position, Lenke Kócs worked as an Intellectual Property Manager at UTB Envirotec Zrt from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed various aspects of intellectual property, focusing on the protection and commercialization of innovations. Her experience also includes roles as a Project Consultant at Budapest University of Technology and Economics and as a Research and Development Manager at Hungaro Lux Light.
Education and Expertise
Lenke Kócs has an extensive educational background in chemical engineering and nanotechnology. She studied at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, where she pursued a PhD candidacy in Chemical Engineering with a focus on Nanotechnology and Colloid Chemistry. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Advanced Techniques in Chemical Synthesis from Babeș-Bolyai University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the same institution. Her expertise includes innovation and intellectual property management, molecular spectroscopy, and biodegradable packaging.
Research and Development Experience
Lenke Kócs has significant experience in research and development, having worked in various capacities in this field. She served as a Research and Development Engineer at both INM-Leibniz Institute for New Materials and Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Her work has involved application-oriented research in colloid chemistry and functional coatings. Additionally, she has managed several industrial projects, contributing her skills as a Project Manager and Materials Scientist.
Career Timeline
Lenke Kócs's career spans several years and includes diverse roles in academia and industry. She began her professional journey as a Research Assistant at Eötvös Loránd University from 2013 to 2014. She then progressed through various positions, including Research and Development Engineer, Project Consultant, and Intellectual Property Manager, before her current role as a Patent Examiner. Her career reflects a strong focus on innovation, intellectual property, and materials science.