Colin Paterson

Colin's practice spans a broad range of industries, including drug discovery, renewable energy, space technology, consumer electronics and gaming.

 

He has particular expertise in the best approaches for subject matter on the borderline of patentability, having been instructed on a number of matters related to machine learning and other software innovation. Colin’s background in Mathematics makes him particularly suitable for representing clients operating at the forefront of the AI revolution, and he is a member of the AI, Data and New Emerging Technologies committee of the Intellectual Property Owners trade association.

 

Colin is recognised for his thorough and solution-focused approach, and he provides advice that reflects the commercial environment in which his clients operate.

 

Colin has extensive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across many jurisdictions. He has represented clients on contentious matters – including oppositions at the European Patent Office – and provides infringement and freedom-to-operate opinions. Colin has also spent time in-house on secondment at different multinational corporations, managing global patent portfolios and conducting invention harvesting and inventor-liaison activities.

 

Colin is consistently recognised in the IP STARS directory from Managing IP.