Thomas Bereuter, Clp
About Thomas Bereuter, Clp
Thomas Bereuter is the Innovation Networks Manager at the European Patent Academy, where he has worked since 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in intellectual property management and technology transfer, having held various leadership roles at the European Patent Office and other institutions.
Work at European Patent Office
Thomas Bereuter currently serves as the Innovation Networks Manager at the European Patent Academy, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as the Programme Area Manager for Technology Transfer and Dissemination at the European Patent Academy from 2021 to 2023. His tenure at the European Patent Office also includes positions in the Academia & Business area from 2013 to 2015 and as Programme Area Manager for Innovation Support from 2015 to 2021. His work focuses on fostering innovation and supporting the growth of technology through intellectual property management.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Bereuter has an extensive educational background in the field of intellectual property and business consulting. He studied at the University of Vienna, where he earned a Mag. rer. nat. in Chemistry and Biochemistry from 1985 to 1992. He has also achieved certifications from the Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc., becoming a Certified Licensing Professional between 2004 and 2008. Additionally, he studied at the World Intellectual Property Organization and received training in business consulting from the Austrian Economic Chamber. His expertise encompasses intellectual property management, technology transfer, and innovation networks.
Background in Entrepreneurship
Thomas Bereuter has a strong background in entrepreneurship, having founded and led various initiatives related to technology licensing and start-up support. He served as the Founder and CEO of INiTS Universitäres Gründerservice Wien GmbH from 2002 to 2004 and was the Founder and Director of the Technology Licensing Office at Graz University of Technology from 2004 to 2010. His leadership roles in these organizations have contributed to the development of programs that support innovation and the commercialization of early-stage technologies.
Achievements in Intellectual Property Management
Thomas Bereuter has over 20 years of experience in the international commercialization of early-stage technologies. He has played a significant role in enhancing global collaboration in intellectual property management through his leadership in international organizations, including the Licensing Executives Society International, where he served as International Delegate and Vice-President of LES Austria from 2005 to 2013. He has also contributed to the European Patent Academy by developing programs that support innovation and technology dissemination.
Involvement in Training and Advising
Thomas Bereuter has been actively involved in training and advising on intellectual property management and strategy. His contributions have supported the growth and development of start-ups, equipping them with essential knowledge in IP management. He has co-authored a chapter in the book 'Winning with IP – Managing Intellectual Property Today / Fuelling Innovation and High Growth', further demonstrating his commitment to sharing expertise in the field.