Steven is a Chartered UK and European Patent Attorney, a qualified IP Patent Litigator, and a Director and Shareholder at Cameron Intellectual Property.A physicist by training, Steven brings over 28 years of intellectual property experience across government,academia, and private practice.
In recent years, he has developed specialist expertise in laser printing systems, packaging technology, brewingkeg and cask solutions, surgical and dental devices, building components, and renewable energy systems.
Steven has extensive experience managing global patent portfolios for large corporate clients and maintains strong relationships within Cameron IP’s expanding international network of associate firms. He is always eager to forge new connections with overseas colleagues.
His early career as a patent examiner at the UK Intellectual Property Office sets him apart from most private-practice attorneys. That firsthand experience of searching, examining, and granting patents gives him a distinctive examiner’s perspective, enabling him to anticipate objections, draft robust applications, and secure the broadest possible protection for his clients. Over his career, he has successfully prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications worldwide.
Steven also has significant contentious experience. He was among the first UK attorneys to appear represent clients before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and has particular expertise in handling inventorship and entitlement disputes at the UKIPO.
Beyond patents, Steven is the firm’s leading authority on registered design law, regularly advising on the preparation and prosecution of UK, EU, and international design applications, as well as providing freedom-to-operate and validity opinions in this field.
Within Cameron IP, Steven serves on both the Executive and Operations Boards, helping shape the firm’s strategicdirection and operational improvements.
Outside work, Steven enjoys hillwalking in the Scottish Highlands and spending time with his family.
