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Working at the European Patent Office
Working environment
As the patent granting authority for Europe, the European Patent Office (EPO) strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society in Europe. Its employees enjoy a challenging and stimulating working environment with a distinctly multinational orientation: the EPO is the second largest European organisation, with more than 6 000 employees from over 30 countries.
Portraits of EPO employees
Portraits of EPO employees working in diverse areas.
Work of an examiner
The main tasks of a patent examiner are to search and examine patent applications received by the EPO. Patent applications are texts and drawings describing an invention and submitted by individuals or companies seeking legal protection.
Contact EPO examiners
E-mail an examiner to find out more about working for the EPO.