Ralph Tiede
About Ralph Tiede
Ralph Tiede is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2001. He has a background in quality management and has held positions at Bayer and the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.
Work at European Patent Office
Ralph Tiede has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2001. With over 23 years of experience in this role, he has contributed to the examination of patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His work involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of inventions, as well as providing detailed reports on patentability. The EPO is a key institution in the European patent system, and Tiede's role is integral to its operations.
Previous Experience at Bayer
Before joining the European Patent Office, Ralph Tiede worked at Bayer in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, for a brief period in 2001. His role focused on quality management, where he contributed to the company's efforts in maintaining and improving product quality standards. This experience provided him with insights into the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, which are relevant to his current work in patent examination.
Academic Background
Ralph Tiede has a strong academic background in engineering and technology. He studied at the University of Hamburg from 1991 to 1997, where he completed a six-year program. Following this, he attended Heidelberg University from 1997 to 2000 for three years, furthering his education. Additionally, he spent a year at Chalmers University of Technology from 1994 to 1995. His educational experiences have equipped him with the knowledge necessary for his roles in both academia and industry.
Experience at Karlsruher Institut Für Technologie
Ralph Tiede served as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Karlsruher Institut Für Technologie (KIT) from 1997 to 2001. During this four-year period, he engaged in research and development activities, contributing to various projects in the field of technology. His role at KIT provided him with valuable experience in scientific research, which complements his current responsibilities at the European Patent Office.