Theodoros Mavridis
About Theodoros Mavridis
Theodoros Mavridis is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in patents related to network security and addressing. He has an extensive academic background, holding a PhD in Wireless Communications and multiple degrees in Engineering Physics and Management.
Work at European Patent Office
Theodoros Mavridis has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2015. His role involves examining patents, with a specific focus on network security and addressing. In addition to his examination duties, he serves as a CPC classifier, contributing to the classification of patents within the office. His work supports the efficient processing of patent applications and enhances the overall patent examination process.
Education and Expertise
Theodoros Mavridis holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Wireless Communications from Université Libre de Bruxelles and Université Pierre et Marie Curie, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master's degree in Management and Finance from Solvay Brussels School between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, he has a Master's degree in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles, obtained from 2009 to 2011, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the same institution, completed from 2006 to 2009. He is also a qualified European Patent Attorney, having completed the European qualifying examination in patent law from 2019 to 2021.
Background
Theodoros Mavridis has a diverse academic and professional background. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at Ecole Polytechnique de Bruxelles (ULB) and Université Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC) from 2011 to 2015. In 2011, he completed a four-month internship at UPMC - Sorbonne Universities in the Paris Area. He also had a brief experience as a PhD Student Visitor at The University of British Columbia in 2015. His early career included an internship at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2011.
Professional Contributions
In addition to his role as a Patent Examiner, Theodoros Mavridis participates in company visits to promote the European Patent Office. This involvement helps to foster relationships with industry stakeholders and enhances the visibility of the office's functions and services. His contributions aim to educate and inform companies about the patent process and the importance of intellectual property.