Howard Kennedy LLP

Intellectual property.

Robert Lands is an intellectual property, data protection, and commercial contracts specialist with over 20 years of experience. He is a partner and Head of the IP & Commercial team.

Robert is a Partner advising a number of brands, technology, art, entertainment, fashion and retail clients.

He works closely with creative industries in particular on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trade marks, design rights, database rights, and domain names.

Through his thorough understanding of GDPR, he supports clients to navigate data protection laws.

Clients additionally call on Robert to assist with commercial contracts such as franchise agreements and IT contracts, and with related commercial work including advising on advertising and sales promotions.

Robert is a voting member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

He is also Worldwide Chair of the Intellectual Property Section of Meritas, the global alliance of independent law firms.