Enrico Morena
About Enrico Morena
Enrico Morena is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2003. He holds degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and has previously worked as a Device Engineer at STMicroelectronics.
Work at European Patent Office
Enrico Morena has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2003. In this role, he has accumulated over 21 years of experience in patent examination. He serves as the Chairman of the examining division, overseeing the evaluation of patent applications. Additionally, he participates in the opposition division, addressing disputes and oppositions concerning patent grants. His responsibilities include acting as a Quality Nominee, where he ensures that high standards are maintained throughout the patent examination processes.
Education and Expertise
Enrico Morena holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, where he studied from 1992 to 1998. He furthered his education at ENSERG, completing another Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1995 to 1997. In 1998, he achieved a DEA in Microelectronics from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) after an 11-month program. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in patent examination and engineering.
Background
Before joining the European Patent Office, Enrico Morena worked at STMicroelectronics as a Device Engineer from 1999 to 2002. This position allowed him to gain practical experience in the field of electronics, contributing to his expertise in patent examination. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on electrical and electronics engineering, which has informed his work in the patent domain.
Professional Contributions
In his current role at the European Patent Office, Enrico Morena functions as a Continuous Knowledge Transfer Agent. In this capacity, he facilitates the sharing of expertise and information within the organization. His contributions enhance the collective knowledge of the team and support the ongoing development of patent examination practices.