Rudolf Winger
About Rudolf Winger
Rudolf Winger is a Team Manager at the European Patent Office, where he has worked in various roles since 1999. He holds advanced degrees in Chemistry from Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck and has also studied at institutions in France and Germany.
Work at European Patent Office
Rudolf Winger has extensive experience at the European Patent Office (EPO), where he has held various positions since 1999. He worked as a Patent Examiner from 1999 to 2015, accumulating 16 years of experience in evaluating patent applications. After a brief hiatus, he returned to the EPO as a Patent Examiner from 2020 to 2021 for 10 months. In 2016, he transitioned to the role of Team Manager, a position he held until 2020. Since 2021, he has continued in this role, bringing his total tenure at the EPO to over 20 years.
Education and Expertise
Rudolf Winger pursued his higher education at Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, where he studied Chemistry. He earned his Mag. rer. nat. degree from 1989 to 1995 and later achieved his Dr. rer. nat. from 1996 to 1999. Additionally, he participated in the Erasmus Programme at Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1993 for 11 months. He also attended ABC-Abwehrschule from 1995 to 1996. His educational background in Chemistry supports his expertise in patent examination and team management within the EPO.
Career Progression
Rudolf Winger's career at the European Patent Office reflects a steady progression from technical roles to management. He began as a Patent Examiner in 1999, where he developed his skills in assessing patent applications. His promotion to Team Manager in 2016 marked a shift towards leadership and team oversight. After a brief return to examination duties, he resumed his managerial role in 2021, demonstrating his commitment to guiding teams in the patent process.
Academic Background
Rudolf Winger's academic journey began at Privatgymnasium der Herz-Jesu-Missionare, where he completed his Matura from 1980 to 1989. He then continued his studies in Chemistry at Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck, achieving his Mag. rer. nat. and later his Dr. rer. nat. His participation in the Erasmus Programme at Université Pierre et Marie Curie further enriched his educational experience, contributing to his professional qualifications in the field of patent examination.