[LUGOS] [Fwd: Fw: [Dbworld] Patent examiner at the European Patent Office]

Simon Tutek simon.tutek at volja.net
Thu Jan 6 09:40:04 CET 2005


Lep pozdrav!

Mislim, da bi se moralo čimveč GPL naklonjenim ljudem zapositi na EPO, 
ki bi lahko dejansko vplivali na sprejemanje in zavračanje "programskih" 
patentov.

Jaz žal ne izpolnjujem pogojev.

Simon

> > > The European Patent Organisation, an international
> > organisation with
> > > its
> > > headquarters in Munich, operates the fastest-growing
> > regional patent
> > > system worldwide. It currently has 30 member states and is
> > set to expand
> > > further in the near future.
> > > Its executive body, the European Patent Office, strives to
> > stand out as a
> > > model international public service organisation. Its
> > mission is to support
> > > innovation, competitiveness and economic growth for the benefit of
> > > European citizens. As the patent granting authority for
> > Europe with a
> > > strong global orientation, it received more than 160 000 patent
> > > applications in 2004. With a budget of over EUR 1bn, and
> > more than 6000
> > > staff in Munich and at its branches in The Hague, Berlin
> > and Vienna, the
> > > EPO is one of the largest patent offices worldwide, and the
> > second-biggest
> > > European organisation.
> > >
> > > Member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
> > Czech Republic,
> > > Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
> > Hungary, Iceland,
> > > Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, the
> > > Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
> > Spain, Sweden,
> > > Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom
> > > Future member states: Latvia, Malta, Norway.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The European Patent Office is currently recruiting
> > >
> > > engineers and scientists
> > >
> > > to work as patent examiners at its offices in Munich and The Hague
> > >
> > > We are looking for suitably qualified candidates in the following
> > > fields
> > > of computer technology:
> > >
> > > in Munich : Database management systems: indexing systems, query
> > > processing, (multimedia) information retrieval;
> > > computer-aided design (CAD) and verification tools (chip
> > design process);
> > > simulation and modelling software for product design,
> > development and
> > > manufacturing; computer bus systems, computer interfaces;
> > > computer security, computer access control;
> > touch-screen/pad technology
> > > (pressure sensor technology); operating systems,
> > middleware, webservices.
> > >
> > > In The Hague: Interfaces; input output devices (I/O); dedicated
> > > hardware
> > > (peripherals); monitoring; error detection/correction; medical
> > > applications; computer aided engineering; design (CAE/CAD) tools;
> > > electronic design automation (EDA) tools; integrated
> > circuit software
> > > design tools; simulation; neural networks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Working in the EPO's three official languages (English, French and
> > > German), your main duties will be to examine patent
> > applications and
> > > oppositions to patents in your specialist field. This
> > involves carrying
> > > out online database searches, analysing documents,
> > conducting written and
> > > oral communications with patent applicants and their
> > attorneys, and taking
> > > decisions on the granting of patents.
> > >
> > > You must be a national of one of our current (or prospective) member
> > > states* and have
> > > * a full university degree in engineering or a science
> > > * a genuine interest in technology, an eye for detail and
> > an analytical
> > > mind
> > > * a working knowledge of at least two of the official
> > languages (a basic
> > > knowledge of the third language would be an advantage).
> > >
> > > The EPO offers:
> > > * permanent employment in an international environment (no
> > > work/residence
> > > permit required)
> > > * a very competitive salary, plus allowances and other
> > benefits, such as
> > > private medical insurance, pension scheme and relocation benefits,
> > > together with relocation support
> > > * comprehensive training in all aspects of patent examination.
> > >
> > >
> > > For more information and an application form, please visit
> > our website
> > > at:
> > >
> > > www.european-patent-office.org/epo/patexam.htm
> > >
> > > Please submit your application online direct to your preferred
> > > location.
> > >
> > > Candidates will be selected on the basis of interviews and
> > technical
> > > and
> > > language tests.
> > >
> > >






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