Aurel Dascalu
About Aurel Dascalu
Aurel Dascalu is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2001. He specializes in examination and classification in signalling, alarm systems, train control systems, and railway traffic safety, with expertise in European and International Patent Law.
Work at European Patent Office
Aurel Dascalu has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2001. His role involves the examination, search, opposition, and classification of patents. He specializes in areas such as signalling, alarm systems, train control systems, and railway traffic safety. His extensive experience spans over 23 years, contributing to the EPO's mission of ensuring the quality and integrity of patent applications.
Previous Experience at Siemens
Before joining the European Patent Office, Aurel Dascalu worked as a Mobile IP Consultant at Siemens from 2000 to 2001. This role took place in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and lasted for one year. His experience at Siemens provided him with insights into mobile technologies, which complements his current expertise in patent examination.
Education and Expertise
Aurel Dascalu holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Universitatea Politehnica Bucuresti, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education at Technische Universität München, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 1999 to 2001. His academic background supports his expertise in European and International Patent Law, particularly the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).
Specializations in Patent Examination
Dascalu specializes in the examination and classification of patents related to signalling, alarm systems, train control systems, and railway traffic safety. His focus on these technical fields allows him to contribute effectively to the patent examination process, ensuring that innovations in these areas are thoroughly assessed.