Manuel Pavon Mayo
About Manuel Pavon Mayo
Manuel Pavon Mayo is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office in Munich, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of London International Programmes and has extensive experience in intellectual property and engineering.
Work at European Patent Office
Manuel Pavon Mayo has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2002. He initially served as a Patent Examiner, a role he has held for 22 years. In addition to this position, he has worked as a Technically Qualified Examiner at the Opposition Directorate since 2018. In 2021, he advanced to the role of Team Manager, overseeing operations in Munich. His extensive experience at the EPO encompasses various aspects of patent examination and management.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Pavon Mayo completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at the University of London International Programmes, studying from 2009 to 2016. He also studied at the Centre d'Etudes Internationales de la Propriété Intellectuelle for one year, from 2005 to 2006. Prior to these qualifications, he pursued studies in Fundamental Physics at Universidad de Sevilla from 1993 to 1999 and Theoretical Physics at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München for one year in 1999. Additionally, he achieved the European Qualifying Examination between 2007 and 2008.
Background
Manuel Pavon Mayo has a diverse professional background in engineering and research. He worked as a Development Engineer at Micronas for eight months in 2002. Prior to that, he was a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute from 1999 to 2001, where he contributed to research projects in the Munich Area. He also held a position as a Berechnungsingenieur at P+Z Engineering GmbH for 11 months in 2001.
Professional Experience Timeline
Manuel Pavon Mayo's career spans various roles and organizations. He began his professional journey at the Max Planck Institute from 1999 to 2001, followed by a position at P+Z Engineering GmbH in 2001. He then transitioned to Micronas for a brief period in 2002. Since joining the European Patent Office in 2002, he has held multiple positions, including Patent Examiner, Technically Qualified Examiner, and Team Manager, reflecting his growth and expertise in the field of intellectual property.