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Dr
Christopher
Mellor

Patent Director

Edinburgh Office

Chemistry

Telephone. +44(0) 131 220 7500
Mobile. +44(0) 758 447 7868
Email. cmellor@hgf.com
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Our team of specialist European patent litigators, oppositions specialists and patent attorneys bring together an extensive depth of legal and technical knowledge and are qualified to represent you in the UPC.
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Experience

Chris has more than eight years’ experience in the patent profession, specialising in the field of chemistry, particularly medical devices, polymers, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and surface chemistry. As well as drafting and prosecuting patent applications, he handles contentious EPO opposition and appeal proceedings, provides strategic advice on IP portfolios, and opinions on the infringement and validity of patents.

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Qualifications

Patent Attorney

Chartered (UK)
Europe

MCHEM

University of Oxford

PHD

University of Oxford

Recognition

MIP IP Rising Stars 2019/20

The guide highlights the best-performing non-partners who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients in recent years. Results are based on the information, including client feedback and peer responses obtained during the research for the 2019/20 edition of IP Stars.

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Publications

HGF shortlisted across multiple categories at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026

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12 HGF Attorneys Recognised as Managing IP Rising Stars 2025

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Managing Intellectual Property practitioner rankings – IP Stars 2025

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Managing IP Rising Stars 2024

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Managing IP's Rising Stars 2021

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MIP IP Rising Stars 2020/2021

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MIP IP Rising Stars 2019/20

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