Stephane Nicolau
About Stephane Nicolau
Stephane Nicolau is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Germany, a position he has held since 2016. He previously served as Research Director at Ircad from 2011 to 2016 and completed his PhD at Inria from 2000 to 2004.
Work at European Patent Office
Stephane Nicolau has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2016. Over the course of eight years, he has contributed to the examination of patent applications in Germany. His role involves assessing the novelty and inventive step of patent applications, ensuring compliance with European patent law.
Previous Experience at Ircad
Before joining the European Patent Office, Stephane Nicolau served as Research Director at Ircad from 2011 to 2016. During his five-year tenure in France, he oversaw research initiatives and contributed to advancements in medical technology and surgical techniques.
Education and Expertise
Stephane Nicolau began his academic journey as a PhD student at Inria from 2000 to 2004 in Aquitaine, France. His research during this period laid the foundation for his expertise in technology and innovation, which he later applied in his professional roles.
Career Timeline
Stephane Nicolau's career spans over two decades, beginning with his time at Inria as a PhD student from 2000 to 2004. He then transitioned to Ircad, where he worked as Research Director from 2011 to 2016. Since 2016, he has been a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, marking significant milestones in his professional development.