George Savvides
About George Savvides
George Savvides is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, specializing in the patentability of computer-implemented inventions. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from McGill University and multiple degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, including a Bachelor's in Mathematics and a Master's in Computer Security.
Work at European Patent Office
George Savvides has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2007. Over the course of 17 years, he has focused on evaluating the patentability of computer-implemented inventions. His role involves assessing patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. His extensive experience in this position contributes to the quality and integrity of the patent examination process.
Education and Expertise
George Savvides holds a PhD in Computer Science from McGill University, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minor in French from MIT from 1996 to 2000, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT from 1996 to 2001. His educational background underpins his expertise in intellectual property and computer security.
Specialization in Computer Security and Cryptography
George Savvides specializes in evaluating patents related to computer security and has extensive knowledge in intellectual property in this context. His expertise extends to cryptography, which plays a critical role in the assessment of patents in this field. This specialization enables him to contribute effectively to the evaluation of innovative technologies and their patentability.