Nicolas Etienne
About Nicolas Etienne
Nicolas Etienne is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in engineering and has held various roles in the patent field, including as a Patent Examiner and previously as an Ingénieur Technico-Commercial at Pellenc Selective Technologies.
Work at European Patent Office
Nicolas Etienne has held multiple roles at the European Patent Office (EPO). He began as a Patent Examiner from 2010 to 2015, where he evaluated patent applications and contributed to the examination process. After a brief hiatus, he returned to the EPO in 2017 as a Team Manager, overseeing a team and managing projects related to patent examination. His experience spans over seven years in this capacity, contributing to the EPO's mission of supporting innovation and intellectual property rights.
Previous Experience at Pellenc Selective Technologies
Before his tenure at the European Patent Office, Nicolas Etienne worked at Pellenc Selective Technologies as an Ingénieur Technico-Commercial from 2007 to 2010. In this role, he focused on technical sales and customer support, providing expertise in selective technologies. His work involved liaising with clients to understand their needs and offering tailored solutions.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Etienne studied at ESSTIN (École Supérieure des Sciences et Technologies de l'Ingénieur de Nancy) from 1998 to 2003, where he achieved a degree in Ingénierie, specializing as an Ingénieur généraliste. Additionally, he attended Linköpings universitet for one year from 2000 to 2001, further enhancing his technical knowledge and skills. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in engineering and patent examination.
Career at CAT Groupe
Nicolas Etienne worked at CAT Groupe as Chef de projets from 2003 to 2007. In this position, he managed various projects, coordinating between teams and ensuring project objectives were met. His experience in project management contributed to his later roles in technical and patent examination.