Simone Rocca
About Simone Rocca
Simone Rocca is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2009. He holds multiple degrees, including a Doctorate in Philosophy and a Master's in Mechanical Engineering, and has experience in research and engineering roles across various institutions in Europe and the United States.
Work at European Patent Office
Simone Rocca has been employed at the European Patent Office as a Patent Examiner since 2009. With over 15 years of experience in this role, Rocca is responsible for evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. The position involves analyzing technical documents, conducting searches for prior art, and providing assessments on the patentability of inventions. Rocca's expertise in intellectual property and technical knowledge contributes to the efficient processing of patents within the office.
Education and Expertise
Simone Rocca holds multiple degrees in engineering and social studies. Rocca studied Mechanical Engineering at Università Degli Studi Di Padova, earning a Master's degree from 1996 to 2002. Rocca then pursued a Doctorate in Philosophy at the same university from 2003 to 2005. Furthering academic qualifications, Rocca obtained a Master's degree from the International Institute of Social Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam between 2011 and 2014. This diverse educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and social aspects relevant to patent examination.
Background
Simone Rocca began a career in research and engineering prior to joining the European Patent Office. Rocca completed an internship at the European Space Agency in France from 2004 to 2005, gaining valuable experience in aerospace projects. Following this, Rocca worked as a Post-doc Engineer at Onera in Aquitaine, France, from 2007 to 2009. Rocca also held a position as a Post-doc at the University of Padova from 2006 to 2007 and served as an Associate Researcher at Brandeis University in Massachusetts from 2001 to 2002.
Professional Experience
Simone Rocca has accumulated significant professional experience in various roles related to research and engineering. After completing a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rocca transitioned into research positions, including a Post-doc role at the University of Padova. Rocca's experience at Brandeis University as an Associate Researcher further developed skills in academic research. The combination of these roles, along with the internship at the European Space Agency, has contributed to Rocca's qualifications as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office.