Victor Veefkind
About Victor Veefkind
Victor Veefkind serves as an examiner at the Opposition Directorate of the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in various roles, including coordinator and advisor for climate change mitigation technologies and nanotechnology, and has been with the EPO since 1999.
Work at European Patent Office
Victor Veefkind has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 1999. He currently holds the position of Examiner at the Opposition Directorate, a role he has fulfilled since 2018. In addition to this, he serves as a Coordinator and Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation Technologies since 2010 and has been involved in Nanotechnology as a Coordinator and Advisor since 2004. His extensive tenure at the EPO spans over 25 years, with significant contributions in various capacities.
Expertise in Climate Change Mitigation
Victor Veefkind has over a decade of experience in tracking patents related to climate change mitigation. His role as Coordinator and Advisor for Climate Change Mitigation Technologies involves overseeing and guiding patent examination processes that pertain to innovations aimed at addressing climate-related challenges. This focus aligns with global efforts to promote sustainable technologies and practices.
Experience in Nanotechnology
Veefkind has been involved in the field of Nanotechnology for 20 years, serving as a Coordinator and Advisor since 2004. His work in this area includes examining patents that cover advancements in nanotechnology, which has applications across various industries, including medicine, electronics, and materials science. His expertise contributes to the EPO's mission of fostering innovation in this rapidly evolving field.
Role in Chief Economist Unit
In addition to his primary roles, Victor Veefkind works part-time for the Chief Economist Unit at the EPO. This position allows him to engage with economic analyses related to patenting trends and their implications for innovation and technology development. His involvement in this unit complements his work as an examiner and advisor.