Marek Błaszczyk
About Marek Błaszczyk
Marek Błaszczyk is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in digital image processing and intellectual property, with a background in mathematics and artificial intelligence.
Work at European Patent Office
Marek Błaszczyk has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) as a Patent Examiner since 2007. With over 16 years of experience in patent examination, he has developed a strong understanding of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of patents and copyrights. His role involves assessing patent applications, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and evaluating the novelty and inventive step of inventions.
Education and Expertise
Marek Błaszczyk has a solid educational background in mathematics and computer science. He studied at IV LO im. Mikołaja Reja w Zabrzu, where he focused on Mathematics from 1980 to 1984. He earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Politechnika Śląska w Gliwicach between 1984 and 1989. He further pursued a PhD in Digital Image Processing at the same institution from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he studied Informatics Artificial Intelligence at Pierre and Marie Curie University, obtaining a DEA from 1990 to 1991. His expertise includes G06T classification, which encompasses digital image processing, computer vision, and computer graphics.
Background in Research and Academia
Before joining the European Patent Office, Marek Błaszczyk held various academic and research positions. He worked as a Research Associate at Université de Genève from 2001 to 2004. He also served as a Mathematician at Université de Lausanne for a decade, from 1997 to 2007. Additionally, he was a Research Associate at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in the Laboratoire d'Intelligence Artificielle LIA from 1996 to 1997. These roles contributed to his extensive knowledge in digital image processing and artificial intelligence.
Professional Experience in Patent Examination
Marek Błaszczyk has accumulated significant experience in the field of patent examination over his career. His tenure at the European Patent Office has allowed him to apply his academic knowledge to practical scenarios in intellectual property. His specialized knowledge in patents and copyrights, combined with his technical expertise in digital image processing, positions him as a knowledgeable figure in the patent examination process.