Ole Andersen

Ole Andersen

Patent Examiner @ European Patent Office

About Ole Andersen

Ole Andersen is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2003. He holds a PhD in Physics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and has expertise in patent applications related to microlithography and xerography.

Work at European Patent Office

Ole Andersen has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2003. He has accumulated over 21 years of experience in this role, primarily based in the Munich Area, Germany. His responsibilities include the examination of patent applications, where he applies his extensive knowledge of patent law and technical expertise.

Education and Expertise

Ole Andersen holds a PhD in Physics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, which he completed from 1995 to 2000. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Physics from Københavns Universitet, studying from 1993 to 1995. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Mathematics from the same university, completed from 1990 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in search, examination, opposition, and documentation processes within the patent field.

Background

Before joining the European Patent Office, Ole Andersen worked as a Senior Scientist at Philips from 2000 to 2003 in the Eindhoven Area, Netherlands. This role contributed to his technical knowledge and experience in the field of patents, particularly in areas related to exposure apparatus for microlithography and xerography.

Achievements

Ole Andersen specializes in patent applications related to exposure apparatus for microlithography and xerography. He possesses extensive experience in handling Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), European, and national-European patent applications, which reflects his comprehensive understanding of the patent examination process.

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