The interview is mostly a discussion around actual patent with the hiring team, i.e patent examiners.
There is the usual presentation part from both side and explanations about the work and the hiring process.
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They presented an actual patent and ask relevant questions: what is the novelty, will it be acceptable,...
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at EPO (München, Bavaria)
Interview
Online interview with a commission of 3 EPO examiners.
General questions on personal experience, guided evaluation of a patent document. Questions on electronics and electric circuits.
Previous preparation on patent laws is not expected, the evaluation of the patent is guided by the EPO staff, that mostly want to evaluate your thinking process.
Overall it was a positive experience
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describe the components and the purpose of an electric circuit scheme.
I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at EPO (München, Bavaria) in Jan 2021
Interview
Envoi cv ensuite appel ensuite entretient avec je ensuite appel et entretien questions enregistrées ensuite appel pour dire si oui ou non sélectionnée c’est plutôt intéressant mais pas assez humain. Le processus est pas très bon a mon avis
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Why are you applying? Tell us about a day where you had to take a decision that you had