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Intellectual property services protect intangible assets, including new ideas, technology, products, software, creative works, and brands.

Our intellectual property services help to protect and commercialise the intangible assets that make a business stand out from the crowd. Whether it’s technical ideas, brands, creative works or software, we can help.

Combining a deep technical knowledge of the law with straightforward commercial pragmatism, we focus on finding intelligent solutions that work for businesses.

We advise on all areas of intellectual property law, including trade marks, patents, passing off, copyright, confidential information and domain names.

We have a unique proposition within the Gateley group: a dedicated patent and trade mark attorney team at Adamson Jones working side-by-side with solicitors at Gateley Legal. This means you have access to specialist expertise for IP protection and assessment, alongside joined-up thinking with wider commercial considerations.



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - North West

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gateley Legal in Manchester is a highly regarded IP practice offering strength in commercial transactions and litigious matters, including trade mark, copyright and licensing protection and enforcement. The firm has key sector expertise in manufacturing, retail, technology and sport, and notable experience with regard to life sciences licensing agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Gateley Legal acted for City Football Group in relation to High Court proceedings brought by Superdry in pursuit of trade mark infringement and passing-off claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Moakes
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Senior Statespeople

Jonathan Moakes is a consultant at Gateley Legal in Manchester. He is a highly experienced IP lawyer who specialises in licensing and litigation for companies in life sciences and electronic engineering.

He is most competent.

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Robert Lye
3
Band 3

Robert Lye is head of the IP team in Manchester. He has a notable practice acting on contentious intellectual property matters and has supported clients with litigation in the High Court.

Robert is first-class in every way: genuinely helpful, goes more than the extra mile, bright as a button and explains things so patiently.

Robert is an excellent commercial lawyer.

I have found Robert quick to respond, offering good advice and successful outcomes.

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North West

Intellectual Property

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Jonathan Moakes
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Senior Statespeople
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Robert Lye
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Band 3

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