Marco holds a doctorate in molecular biology and is licensed as a European Patent Attorney before the European Patent Office (EPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). 

After studying biology and molecular biology, he gained experience in research and development at university research institutions and in the biotechnology and medical device industry. 

He is the author of numerous original articles in the field of regenerative medicine and oncology, and is listed as inventor on several patent families.

Having completed his training as a European Patent Attorney at renowned patent law firms in Munich, Dr. Thurner now leverages his experience in research and development as well as patent law as the founder and European Patent Attorney of the law firm Thurner IP e.U.

Education:

• Training in industrial property rights (German Patent and Trademark Office, Federal Patent Court)

• Law studies for patent attorneys (FernUniversität in Hagen, DE)

• Doctoral studies/PhD in Molecular Biology & Oncology (Medical University of Innsbruck, AT)

• Master of Science in Molecular Cell- and Developmental Biology (University of Innsbruck, AT)

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (University of Innsbruck, AT)

Activities

• Preparation of- and advice on European patent applications

• Representation in patent examination proceedings before the EPO

• Preparation of expert opinions on patentability and patent validity

• Representation in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO

Memberships

• Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office

Scientific Publications

• Google Scholar

Patents

• Google Patents

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