Stefano Angelucci
About Stefano Angelucci
Stefano Angelucci is an Examiner at the Opposition Directorate of the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2001. He contributed to the development of the Y02 classification, which aids policymakers in making evidence-based decisions regarding intellectual property rights and technology transfer in greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Work at European Patent Office
Stefano Angelucci has been employed at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2001, serving as a Patent Examiner. He has held the position of Examiner at the Opposition Directorate since 2020. His role involves evaluating patent applications and ensuring compliance with patent laws. Angelucci has contributed to the development of the Y02 classification, which aids policymakers in making informed decisions regarding intellectual property rights and technology transfer related to greenhouse gas emission reduction.
Education and Expertise
Stefano Angelucci studied Aerospace Engineering at Politecnico di Milano from 1992 to 1998. He furthered his education at the Technical University of Munich from 1997 to 1999. His expertise encompasses thermodynamics, rocket engines, turbomachines, wind power, renewables, and perpetuum mobile. Angelucci also serves as a teacher and presenter for the European Patent Academy, sharing his knowledge in these specialized fields.
Background in European Space Agency
Before joining the European Patent Office, Stefano Angelucci worked as a Young Graduate Trainee Engineer at the European Space Agency (ESA) in the Earth Observation Department from 1999 to 2000. This experience provided him with foundational knowledge in engineering and space technology, which he later applied in his patent examination work.
Contributions to Climate Change Classification
Stefano Angelucci has played a significant role in the coordination and development of the Y-classification scheme for patents related to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Technologies at the EPO. He co-authored a paper on the EPO's 'Y02-Y04S' tagging scheme, which focuses on climate change mitigation technologies. His contributions have been recognized at the UNFCCC level, where the Y02 classification and its reports, developed in collaboration with OECD's statistical analysis, have been utilized.
Publications and Global Initiatives
Angelucci has contributed to publications that support global initiatives on climate change through patent classification. His work emphasizes the importance of patent classification in addressing climate change challenges and promoting sustainable technologies. This involvement highlights his commitment to leveraging intellectual property tools for environmental benefits.