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Gateley Legal Offices
SHIP CANAL HOUSE
98 KING STREET
MANCHESTER
M2 4WU
England
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Robert Lye
Work Department
IP
Position
Robert specialises in intellectual property law. His practice focuses primarily on handling IP and IT related disputes and their resolution.
He has extensive experience of both conducting and defending actions involving the infringement of IP rights. He also has experience of handling claims for compensation and other remedies arising from the termination of commercial agency agreements.
Career
Walker Morris (1998-2000); Halliwells LLP (2000-2010); Gateley Plc (2010 – present).
Languages
French, Spanish.
Memberships
Licensing Executive Society.
Education
Bury Grammar School (Boys); University of Liverpool (LLB Hons); Paris – Sorbonne (Licence en Droit).
Leisure
Robert enjoys salsa dancing, running, racquet sports and spending time with his family. He also enjoys playing the piano and travelling.
Lawyer Rankings
North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
(Rising stars)Gateley Legal‘s intellectual property practice is headed by digital technology expert Andrew Rankin. He is supported by the ‘incredible‘ Robert Lye, who has a high level of experience in design rights and patent infringement litigation, both in defending claims and in enforcement actions. Consultant Jonathan Moakes is also key. Notable clients in the region include New Mills based sweet manufacturer Swizzels and Cheshire camera manufacturing company Harman Technology. John Burns has since left the firm.
Lawyer Rankings
- Rising stars North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- Intellectual property North West > TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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Firm Rankings
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Manchester
- Employment > Employment
- Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms
- Employment > Pensions
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Sport
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Manchester
- Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media and entertainment
- Real estate > Construction
- Real estate > Planning and environment