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Pēteris Skorovs

Pēteris Skorovs

Patent Examiner, Engineer and Researcher

Bio

I am a patent examiner with a background in biomedical engineering and medical physics, and more than two decades of experience in examining patent applications in the field of medical technology. My expertise is broad, covering various areas and aspects of technology and intellectual property protection. Alongside my professional commitments, I pursue various independent research and development projects, with a current focus on patent and technology analysis, reverse engineering, and open-source medical devices.

When I am not doing all the above, I run long and ultra-long distances on trails, and explore the great mountains.


Professional experience

European Patent Office
2002 – Present
Patent Examiner

The main tasks include carrying out patent examination from the search to the post-grant stage in the area of medical technology. Other tasks include creating and maintaining the patent classification systems.


Education

Riga Technical University
2000 – 2002
Doctoral Studies

Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Research project title: “Measurement of otoacoustic emissions”
Completed all the required coursework towards a doctoral degree in engineering sciences.

Riga Technical University
1996 – 2000
Master of Engineering Sciences in Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering (Mg.sc.ing.)

Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Compensation of psychoacoustic impairments”
Engineering project title: “Design and manufacturing of a hearing aid”

Riga Technical University
1990 – 1996
Bachelor of Engineering Sciences in Mechanics (Bc.sc.ing.)

Specialisation: Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Thesis title: “Measurement of acoustic impedance of the human hearing organ”

Riga Technical College
1986 – 1990
Radio Technician Diploma

Specialisation: Radio Engineering Technology
Diploma project title: “Design of a power supply for a radio receiver”


Professional affiliations

Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)
Member
German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
Member
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Member
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS)
Member
Riga Technical University Alumni Association
Life Time Member

Research interests

Historical Patents
Historical Medical Devices

Personal interests

Trail Runnung
Mountain Exploring

Languages

English
French
German
Latvian
Russian