Calum Smyth

Intellectual Property and Technology

Calum has over 20 years’ experience as a lawyer, specialising in IP and technology and acting for a wide variety of clients. Calum previously led the intellectual property function at Barclays Bank and is listed in IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists.

In addition to his experience in contentious matters, he has regularly advised on software patentability, technology transactions, brand protection, M&A and structuring issues.

Calum has a specific interest in emerging technologies, such a quantum computing, blockchain and AI, and he is passionate about how intellectual property can support clients’ businesses; by protecting their innovations and by having an effective IP strategy.