Markus Thieme
About Markus Thieme
Markus Thieme serves as the Team Manager for Optics and Advisor to the Vice President of Corporate Services at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in technical support and management roles at Siemens AG and Nokia Siemens Networks, as well as expertise in patent examination in advanced optics fields.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Markus Thieme currently serves as Team Manager Optics and Advisor to the Vice President of Corporate Services at the European Patent Office. He has held this position since 2020 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. In this role, he oversees the optics team and provides support to the Vice President, contributing to the strategic direction of corporate services.
Previous Experience at European Patent Office
Prior to his current role, Markus Thieme worked at the European Patent Office in various capacities. He served as Team Manager Photography and Laser Printers from 2016 to 2018 and as Examiner for Audio Video Media from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, he was Team Manager Optics from 2019 to 2020. His experience at the office spans over a decade, focusing on advanced optics and patent examination.
Experience at Siemens AG and Nokia Siemens Networks
Markus Thieme has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. He worked at Siemens AG as Head of Approval Testing for Radio Access Systems from 1998 to 2001 and as Head of Technical Support for Radio Access Systems from 2001 to 2007. He also held the position of Head of COO BE Process Performance & Reporting at Nokia Siemens Networks for one year in 2007 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Markus Thieme studied Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich, where he achieved a Dr.-Ing. (PhD) from 1988 to 1993. He also completed his secondary education at Burkhart-Gymnasium, obtaining the Allgemeine Hochschulreife. His educational background supports his expertise in examining patent applications in advanced optics, including augmented reality displays and nano-optics.
Involvement in Space Technology Patents
Markus Thieme has been involved in the patent granting process for applications related to space technology. His role at the European Patent Office includes examining patents that contribute to advancements in this field, showcasing his commitment to supporting technological innovation.