Does EPO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EPO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EPO. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EPO?

78% of EPO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EPO 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EPO?

Patent Examiner (61) , Young Professional Program (7) , Administrator (5) , Examiner (5) , Pan European Seal Trainee (5) , Intern (4) , Director (3) , Patentprüfer (3) , Administration (2) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Patent Examiner Assistant (2) , Procurement Trainee (2) , Prüfer (2) , Senior Patent Examiner (2)

What are the pros of working at EPO according to real employee reviews?

"Very stable and Good salary" ((in 30 reviews)); "Great colleagues and great chances for professional self" ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice salary and good benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good work life balance / Salary" ((in 6 reviews)); "Used to be a great organisation, like an international open university with the smartest people all around." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EPO according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management overall" ((in 10 reviews)); "There was no opportunity to stay in the EPO after the traineeship" ((in 4 reviews))

EPO reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(129 total reviews)

António Campinos

71% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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EPO has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 129 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The EPO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Governamental ou administração pública industry (3.6 stars).

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129 reviews

4.0

May 6, 2025

Patent Examiner

Patent examiner

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

very high salary, high flexibility (only 60 days shall be worked at the Office)

Cons

performance rewards are not the best performers but to the quickest not matter if they are also bad, performers

4.0

Mar 20, 2025

Work here for stability less for development

Administrative assistant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Stabile good income with low income tax (no national tax apply, 6% internal tax) Good work conditions overall Great offices Some potential, but not as in the private business Low workload, low expectations Work from home, from abroad and only 3 months/Year at the premises Find yourself some hobbies, you will have plenty of time

Cons

Management has shown more interest in their own careers than actually being responsible managers caring, managing and supporting staff Many frustrated/spoiled colleagues, despite amazing salary packages Some jobs can be rather repetitive and boring (but you are paid well!)

5.0

Jul 15, 2024

Patent Examiner

Examiner

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Well paid, Good social life, no stress at home, no overtime.

Cons

Solitary, repetitive analytical job. Your computer is your best friend.

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