Manuel Walther
About Manuel Walther
Manuel Walther is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2017. He has a strong academic background in engineering, medicine, and economics, and actively participates in discussions on innovation and sustainability.
Work at European Patent Office
Manuel Walther has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. He is based in the Munich Area, Germany. In this role, he evaluates patent applications and contributes to the patent examination process. His work involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of various technologies, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Walther holds multiple degrees in diverse fields. He studied Mechanical Engineering and Medical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich, where he earned a Master's degree from 2004 to 2011. He also completed an undergraduate degree in Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he studied Engineering and Industrial Management at CentraleSupélec, obtaining another Master's degree from 2006 to 2011. He further pursued Wirtschaftswissenschaften, achieving a Doktor (Ph.D.) from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt from 2014 to 2020.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Manuel Walther worked at McKinsey & Company as a Consultant from 2011 to 2017. His experience also includes a position at Philips Medical Technology in R&D for five months in 2010. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in consulting and research, contributing to his expertise in innovation and technology.
Involvement in Innovation and Sustainability Discussions
Manuel Walther actively participates in discussions focused on innovation and policy initiatives aimed at achieving a net-zero future. He has served as a moderator for panels addressing technologies for sustainable development, highlighting his commitment to advancing sustainable practices in technology and innovation.