George McCanney

European Patent Attorney

Before entering the patent profession, George graduated from the University of Liverpool with a first-class degree in Biochemistry. Following this, George undertook a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. George’s project involved using in vitro models to study the potential use of glycomolecules as novel therapeutics for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

George joined Secerna as a Trainee Patent Attorney in October 2019.

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Contact

Email: gmccanney@secerna.com

About George McCanney

Qualifications

BSc in Biochemistry
PhD Neuroscience

Specialist Sectors

Biotechnology
Regenerative Medicine
Antibodies and Biologics
Immunology

Areas of special expertise

Advising on the patentability of inventions
Drafting and filing patent applications
Prosecuting patent applications in all major jurisdictions