Olivier Couteau
About Olivier Couteau
Olivier Couteau serves as a Team Manager at the European Patent Office, a position he has held since 2015. He has also worked as a Patent Examiner at the same organization since 2009.
Work at European Patent Office
Olivier Couteau has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2009. He started his career there as a patent examiner, a role he has held for 15 years. In 2015, he advanced to the position of team manager, where he oversees a team within the organization. His tenure at the EPO reflects a commitment to the field of intellectual property and patent examination.
Professional Experience
Olivier Couteau has accumulated extensive experience in the field of patent examination during his time at the European Patent Office. As a patent examiner, he has engaged in the evaluation and analysis of patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal standards. His promotion to team manager in 2015 indicates a progression in responsibilities, where he now leads a team of professionals in the patent examination process.
Career Timeline
Olivier Couteau's career at the European Patent Office began in 2009 when he took on the role of patent examiner. After six years in this position, he was promoted to team manager in 2015. His career at the EPO spans over 15 years, demonstrating his long-term involvement in the patent system and intellectual property rights.