Tim Weyand
About Tim Weyand
Tim Weyand is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, where he has worked since 2014. He previously served as a Patent Attorney at Leonhard & Partner Patentanwälte for one year and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen and further studies from Fernuniversität Hagen.
Work at European Patent Office
Tim Weyand has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2014. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Over the course of his tenure, he has gained extensive experience in the field of intellectual property, contributing to the examination process and supporting innovation within Europe. His work is based in Munich, where the EPO has a significant presence.
Previous Experience as Patent Attorney
Before joining the European Patent Office, Tim Weyand worked as a Patent Attorney at Leonhard & Partner Patentanwälte in Munich. He held the position of Partner from 2012 to 2013, where he focused on providing legal advice on patent matters. This experience contributed to his understanding of patent law and the intricacies involved in patent prosecution.
Education and Expertise
Tim Weyand studied at Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) from 1989 to 1996, where he earned a Dipl. Ing. in Maschinenbau Fertigungstechnik. He furthered his education at Fernuniversität Hagen from 2002 to 2006. His academic background in engineering and technology underpins his expertise in patent examination and intellectual property.