Lorenz Viethen
About Lorenz Viethen
Lorenz Viethen is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in The Hague, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and has held various roles in the field of patent examination and engineering.
Work at European Patent Office
Lorenz Viethen has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2016. His role is based in The Hague Area, Netherlands, where he has accumulated eight years of experience in examining patent applications. This position involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of patent applications, contributing to the overall patent granting process in Europe.
Education and Expertise
Lorenz Viethen studied Mechanical Engineering at RWTH Aachen University, where he earned a Diplom degree. His academic tenure spanned from 2001 to 2013, totaling twelve years of education in a rigorous engineering program. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which is essential for his work in patent examination.
Background
Before his current position, Lorenz Viethen gained relevant experience in various roles. He worked as a Studentischer Mitarbeiter at the Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University for eleven months in 2011. Additionally, he completed an internship at Stryker in 2001, which lasted for eleven months, and served as a Patent Attorney Trainee at Bauer-Vorberg-Kayser, Patentanwälte from 2013 to 2015.
Professional Experience
Lorenz Viethen's professional journey includes diverse roles that have shaped his expertise in patent law and engineering. His experience as a Patent Attorney Trainee at Bauer-Vorberg-Kayser, Patentanwälte lasted for two years, from 2013 to 2015. This role involved assisting in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, further enhancing his understanding of intellectual property.