Thomas Brächer
About Thomas Brächer
Thomas Brächer is a patent examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2019. He studied at the University of Kaiserslautern from 2005 to 2010 and previously held a post-doctoral position at CEA in Grenoble, France from 2015 to 2017.
Work at European Patent Office
Thomas Brächer has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. His work involves analyzing technical documents and assessing the novelty and inventive step of inventions. The European Patent Office plays a crucial role in granting patents across Europe, and Brächer's contributions support the organization's mission to promote innovation.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Brächer studied at the University of Kaiserslautern from 2005 to 2010, completing a five-year program. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technical and scientific principles, which are essential for his current role as a Patent Examiner. His expertise is further enhanced by his post-doctoral experience, where he developed advanced knowledge in his field.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Thomas Brächer worked as a post-doctoral researcher at CEA - Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives in Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes, France. He held this position from 2015 to 2017, gaining valuable experience in research and development. This role allowed him to deepen his understanding of energy alternatives and technologies, which is relevant to his current work in patent examination.
Professional Experience
Thomas Brächer has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of patent examination and research. His tenure at the European Patent Office since 2019 has been complemented by his previous role at CEA, where he worked for two years. This combination of experiences has equipped him with the skills necessary to evaluate complex patent applications effectively.