Ruggero Coda
About Ruggero Coda
Ruggero Coda is a Patent Examiner with over 25 years of experience at the European Patent Office, specializing in patents related to acoustic electromechanical transducers and stereophonic systems. He has a background in engineering and physics, having previously worked at the European Space Agency and Alenia Spazio SpA.
Work at European Patent Office
Ruggero Coda has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 1999, where he currently serves as a Patent Examiner. His role involves the examination of patents, with a specialization in acoustic electromechanical transducers and stereophonic systems. He previously worked in the Directorate Practice & Procedure from 2009 to 2013, contributing to the development of examination practices. Coda has also played a significant role in examination and opposition proceedings, serving as the first member and chairman. His extensive experience includes coaching new colleagues in patent examination.
Experience at European Space Agency
Before joining the European Patent Office, Ruggero Coda worked at the European Space Agency (ESA) as a System Operations Engineer from 1995 to 1999. During his four years in the Darmstadt Area, Germany, he was involved in various engineering tasks related to system operations, contributing to ESA's mission objectives. This role provided him with a solid foundation in technical and operational aspects of engineering in a high-stakes environment.
Previous Employment at Alenia Spazio SpA
Ruggero Coda worked as a Test Engineer at Alenia Spazio SpA from 1989 to 1994. His five years in Torino involved testing and validating engineering systems, which enhanced his technical expertise. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the aerospace and patent examination fields.
Educational Background in Physics
Ruggero Coda studied at Università degli Studi Torino, where he pursued a degree in Physics. He completed his studies from 1982 to 1988, earning a Laurea. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which is essential for his work in patent examination, particularly in technical fields such as acoustics and engineering.