Delia Brasfalean
About Delia Brasfalean
Delia Brasfalean serves as the Director of European Co-operation at the European Patent Office, a position she has held since 2020. Her extensive background includes roles in international relations, legal affairs, and intellectual property across various European institutions.
Current Role at European Patent Office
Delia Brasfalean serves as the Director of European Co-operation at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2020. In this role, she oversees initiatives that enhance collaboration among European patent offices and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and implementation of policies that promote innovation and intellectual property rights across Europe.
Previous Experience at European Patent Office
Delia Brasfalean has held multiple positions at the European Patent Office. She worked as an International Relations Administrator from 2012 to 2018, where she facilitated international collaborations. She served as an Adviser in the President's Office for International, Legal Affairs and Quality Policy from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was the Pan European Seal Programme Manager from 2015 to 2018, focusing on the integration of intellectual property education.
Academic Background
Delia Brasfalean studied at the Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, where she earned a Master's degree in European and International Business Law from 2003 to 2004. She also completed a research fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property, Competition Law and Tax Law from 2005 to 2008, furthering her expertise in intellectual property law.
Experience in Intellectual Property Education
Delia Brasfalean contributed to the field of intellectual property education as a Tutor for LLM Master's students at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) from 2006 to 2008. In this capacity, she guided students in understanding complex legal frameworks related to intellectual property.
Role at EUIPO
From 2015 to 2018, Delia Brasfalean served as an Observer on the Management Board at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). In this position, she participated in discussions and decision-making processes regarding the management and strategic direction of the EUIPO.