Zafiris Georgiou
About Zafiris Georgiou
Zafiris Georgiou is a Director at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive experience in managing teams within the patent examination field.
Work at European Patent Office
Zafiris Georgiou has been serving as a Director at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2018. In this role, he oversees a team that includes six team managers, 60 examiners, and five formalities officers. His previous experience at the EPO includes a tenure as a Patent Examiner from 1989 to 2005 and as a Director from 2005 to 2016. This extensive experience in the patent examination field has equipped him with significant expertise in managing large teams and navigating complex patent processes.
Education and Expertise
Zafiris Georgiou holds a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Panepistimion Patron, where he studied from 1972 to 1977. He furthered his education at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, achieving a Master's Degree in Environmental and Applied Fluid Dynamics from 1982 to 1983, followed by applied research in the same field from 1985 to 1986. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and fluid dynamics, which complements his work in the patent field.
Background
Zafiris Georgiou began his academic journey at the 10th School of Athens, where he achieved his Baccalauréat. His professional career includes significant roles at Daimler AG as an Applied Researcher from 1987 to 1989 before transitioning to the European Patent Office. His diverse background in engineering and research has informed his approach to patent examination and management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Zafiris Georgiou has accumulated extensive experience in the patent examination field, particularly in managing large teams. His leadership roles at the European Patent Office, including his current position as Director, highlight his capability in overseeing complex patent processes and guiding teams of examiners and formalities officers. His contributions to the EPO reflect a commitment to advancing patent examination practices.