Erik Fischer
About Erik Fischer
Erik Fischer is a Patent Examiner specializing in Data Networks at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2003. He has extensive experience in telecommunications and has held various engineering roles at notable companies such as Altran, Motorola, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Telefònica o2 Germany.
Work at European Patent Office
Erik Fischer has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner specializing in Data Networks since 2003. Over the course of 21 years, he has developed expertise in the examination of patents related to data networks, including multicasting/broadcasting, routing, and message switching systems. In addition to his examination duties, he coaches new colleagues, sharing his knowledge of patent law and the examination processes.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his role at the European Patent Office, Erik Fischer held several positions in the telecommunications industry. He worked at Altran GmbH & Co. KG as a Consultant Project Engineering Manager for 7 months in 2003. In 2001, he served as a GPRS/UMTS Systems Engineer at Motorola for 4 months and as a Mobile Core Network Engineer at Nokia Siemens Networks for 4 months. Additionally, he worked at Telefònica o2 Germany GmbH & Co. OHG as a Systems Design and Planning Engineer from 1998 to 2000 for 2 years.
Education and Expertise
Erik Fischer studied at the Technical University of Munich, where he earned a Master's degree (Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications from 1992 to 1998. He also completed his high school education at Gymnasium Munich, Moosach, obtaining his degree from 1978 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his current expertise in patent examination, particularly in the areas of the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).