Nikolaus Knoflacher
About Nikolaus Knoflacher
Nikolaus Knoflacher is a patent examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2002. He studied at Technische Universität Wien from 1991 to 1997 and previously served as a development engineer at Philips from 1999 to 2002.
Work at European Patent Office
Nikolaus Knoflacher has been employed at the European Patent Office since 2002. In his role as a Patent Examiner, he is responsible for evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His extensive experience in this position spans over 22 years, during which he has developed a deep understanding of intellectual property rights and patent examination processes.
Education and Expertise
Nikolaus Knoflacher studied at Technische Universität Wien from 1991 to 1997, completing a six-year program. His education provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Patent Examiner. This academic background supports his expertise in evaluating technical aspects of patent applications.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Nikolaus Knoflacher worked at Philips as a Development Engineer from 1999 to 2002. His experience in this role involved working on the development of new technologies and products, which contributed to his technical knowledge and skills relevant to patent examination.
Professional Experience at Philips
Nikolaus Knoflacher served as a Development Engineer at Philips for three years, from 1999 to 2002. In this position, he was involved in the innovation and development of various products. His work at Philips helped him gain practical experience in engineering and product development, which he later utilized in his role at the European Patent Office.