Eric McNeil
Associate
Europe
Glasgow
Eric is a qualified patent attorney with experience working for a wide range of clients from start-ups to large corporations. He has particular experience working with software inventions, smoking devices, and augmented reality devices.
Eric graduated from the University of Glasgow with a first class master's degree in physics with astrophysics. He entered the IP profession in 2019 and moved to Marks & Clark in 2024.
In his spare time, Eric enjoys playing chess for Queen's Park Chess Club, Thai boxing, reading, and attending gigs.
Languages
- English
Specialist in
Qualifications
Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney
MSci Physics with Astrophysics, University of Glasgow
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