Robert Pocknell

Robert is a commercially focused solicitor specialising in intellectual property law. He spent ten years in private practice in a music and media firm, before becoming general counsel for six years for a mobile phone manufacturer and a further two years working for TomTom as their IP counsel. His clients range in size from start-up entrepreneurs to multinational companies. The areas in which he specialises are licensing of IP rights, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and know-how trade secrets. He advises on patent licensing issues arising in telecommunications standards (often called the 'smartphone patent wars', including GSM/GPRS 3G (W-CDMA) and 4G (LTE), in relation to handsets as well as femtocells. Providing advice on the creation, execution and implementation of Intellectual property strategies, with a view to protecting intellectual property assets and maximising their value. Providing commercial and practical advice to technology companies, from sole entrepreneurs and start-up’s to SME’s to larger businesses. Robert’s key achievements include advising a major investment bank on matters relating to licensing issues in wireless telecommunications. Advising a leading patent licensing programme in the field of 3G W-CDMA technology on contractual and licensing matters and potential litigation. Creating and assisting in the implementation of an IP strategy for a major telecoms manufacturer. Acquisitions of patent and IP portfolios. Managing complex multi-jurisdictional patent dispute, which included patent infringement claims in multiple jurisdictions including Texas, Wisconsin, the UK and the Netherlands; and negotiating successful settlement of the litigation. Negotiating significant claim for IPR infringement, trade secret theft, fraud and breach of contract against Microsoft Corporation. · Keystone Law