Callum Docherty

Senior Associate, UK and European Patent Attorney, US Patent Agent
Denver
UPC Representative

Callum Docherty

Callum specialises in drafting and prosecuting software, AI/machine learning, and physics-based inventions. With over a decade in the patent profession, he is experienced in preparing patent applications to meet the varying requirements of US and European practice and advising clients on international patent strategy.

With a background in physics, Callum is well placed to advise on patent matters in a wide variety of technical fields. He has particular experience with autonomous vehicles, electronic devices, user interfaces, quantum computing, databases, telecommunications, bioinformatics, semiconductors and green technologies.

Callum is experienced with all stages of the patent process, including EPO Oppositions and Appeals. He enjoys working closely with companies and inventors to provide tailored advice based on their individual commercial aims.

Before joining the patent profession, Callum studied graphene and other novel 2D materials using terahertz spectroscopy, obtaining a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from the University of Oxford.

Published articles

  • June 2024
    EIP News Flashes, An Ocean Apart – Differences in US and EPO claim interpretation (link)

Education

  • 2023 — Present
    Registered US Patent Agent
  • 2010 — 2014
    PhD Condensed Matter Physics, University of Oxford
  • 2006 — 2010
    MPhys, University of Oxford

Career history

  • 2022 — present
    Senior Associate, EIP
  • 2020 — 2022
    Associate, J A Kemp LLP
  • 2018 — 2020
    Associate, Withers & Rogers LLP
  • 2014 — 2017
    Trainee patent attorney, Barker Brettell LLP
  • 2014
    Postdoctoral research assistant, Department of Physics, University of Oxford

Speaking engagements

  • August 2024
    Denver Roundtable, Patents and Pints

Specialisms

Digital

  • AI
  • Applied physics
  • Computer hardware
  • Photonics and optics
  • Semiconductors
  • Software
  • Telecommunications

Dynamics

  • Nanotechnology

Elements

  • Semiconductors

Energy

  • Wind

HealthTech

  • Digital health

Life

  • Biotech