
Gateley Legal offers full-service IP support with both trade mark and patent attorneys. The team advises high-profile clients such as City Football Group and JD Sports on trade mark infringements, passing off work, copyright issues and design rights; the practice is also experienced in matters involving reverse passing off and spin-out work. Robert Lye leads the group and focuses on contentious IP and IT disputes, including litigation, arbitration and domain name issues, while also advising on non-contentious matters such as licensing, strategy and corporate IP transactions.
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Key clients
- City Football Group Limited
- The Filta Group Limited
- Harman Technology Limited
- Boss Cabins Limited
- JD Sports Fashion plc
- Microbiosensor Limited
- Swizzels Matlow Limited
- Salts Healthcare Limited
- The Partnership (Licensing) Limited
- Henbrandt Limited
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Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Robert Lye
