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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 Updates, An Ocean Apart – Differences in US and EPO claim interpretation (link)
Education
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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