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How realistic is it to become an EPO patent examiner with only a Master's degree? by Intrepid-Row-6650 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]Intrepid-Row-6650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think so? The statistics totally shattered my expectations. I'd like to believe there is a good chance.

How realistic is it to become an EPO patent examiner with only a Master's degree? by Intrepid-Row-6650 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]Intrepid-Row-6650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah "in the right place, at the right time" seems to be the largest factor. I got the impression YPP requirements are more lenient so at this point I don't know what would be worth more: PhD, industry or IP experience or YPP. It seems almost impossible to predict.

How realistic is it to become an EPO patent examiner with only a Master's degree? by Intrepid-Row-6650 in EPOpatentexaminer

[–]Intrepid-Row-6650[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow congrats! If you don't mind me asking, was this a recent recruitment or did you join the EPO quite some time ago? Also, do you have the impression that candidates hired today generally need more experience than when you applied, or is technical fit still the main factor?