Marco Baldan
About Marco Baldan
Marco Baldan is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 1996. He specializes in computer power supplies, power-saving technologies, and has extensive experience in training new examiners.
Work at European Patent Office
Marco Baldan has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 1996. In this role, he is responsible for examining patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. He chairs examination divisions, overseeing the evaluation process and contributing to the development of examination standards. Additionally, Baldan trains new examiners in search, classification, and examination processes, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in the field.
Previous Experience as Patent Attorney
Before joining the European Patent Office, Marco Baldan worked as a Patent Attorney at JACOBACCI & PERANI S.p.A. from 1992 to 1996. During his four years in this position, he developed skills in patent law and intellectual property, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent career as a patent examiner. His experience in this role provided him with a strong foundation in the complexities of patent applications and the legal frameworks surrounding them.
Education and Expertise
Marco Baldan holds a degree in Electronics from Politecnico di Torino, where he studied from 1981 to 1991. He also pursued studies in Intellectual Property and Civil Law at Convey, achieving expertise in Italian Intellectual Property Law from 1992 to 1993. Additionally, he completed EPC basic training at CEIPI from 1992 to 1994. Baldan has specialized knowledge in computer power supplies, power-saving technologies, and the patentability of man-machine interfaces and graphical user interfaces (GUIs). He also studied German at the Goethe Institut from 1992 to 1996.
Training and Development
At the European Patent Office, Marco Baldan plays a significant role in the training and development of new examiners. He focuses on imparting knowledge related to search, classification, and examination processes. His experience and expertise in patent law and technology enable him to effectively guide new staff in understanding the intricacies of patent examination.