Graeme McCallum

Graeme has a wide range of experience in corporate patent departments and in private practice in Europe, North America and Asia.

His expertise includes developing and implementing IP strategies, including patents, trade marks and designs, to align with business strategy and maximise portfolio value. Graeme frequently works with multiple stakeholders to optimise the IP strategy, both at a portfolio level and on individual cases to maximise value with a pragmatic and cost-effective approach.

He also has substantial experience of strategic patent prosecution for high value patent cases, including computer implemented inventions. This includes advising on and managing standards related patent portfolios and aligning claim scope with standards development and business strategy.

Specialisms

Wireless telecommunications, Standards Essential Patents (SEPs), medical devices and digital health, oil and gas exploration and production and renewable energies, user interfaces, mobile devices, packaging, electronic devices, software, optical devices and photonics, IP strategies, IP due diligence, start-ups and SMEs

Education

Graeme graduated with a degree in physics from the University of St Andrews with a specialisation in photonics.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons), Certificate in Intellectual Property Law, UK and European Patent Attorney, UK Trade Mark Attorney

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, EPI, Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys

Awards & Recognition

Graeme has been recognised in the Legal 500.

Interests

As well as cycling and walking, Graeme enjoys sailing, both cross-country and alpine skiing and experimenting with brewing beer.

Languages

English, French