Robert specialises in intellectual property (advisory, commercial and contentious) and related media work including data protection, advertising and sales promotion.

Robert has a particular interest in entertainment and convergence (between traditionally separate industries in relation to the delivery of electronic content, be it film, TV, publishing, gambling or other multimedia), and also advises a great number of brands and fashion industry clients.

Robert is a voting member of BAFTA and Chair of Pro-Action, helping visual artists in business.

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

Recent work advising

• BAFTA winning film and TV production company on content issues
• IP infringement claims on behalf of US Studio
• on endorsements for and with sportsmen and other public figures
• artists and arts bodies such as Arts Council England and the Association of Illustrators
• high street fashion brands on trade mark and design infringements, licensing, brand promotion, franchising and agency agreements
• IP aspects of media related mergers and acquisitions (eg sales of TV channels, the acquisition of a national newspaper)

Random fact

Is a toxophilite (go on, Google it, you know you want to).

"very speedy" Robert Lands "has a brilliant brain and is very good at thinking his way through knotty points of law while being friendly, practical and approachable"

Chambers & Partners Clients’ Guide to the Legal Profession 2013

Robert Lands and takes a particular interest in matters concerning entertainment and the implications of the delivery of electronic content across traditionally separate media, as well as branding and design in the fashion industry.

Chambers & Partners Clients’ Guide to the Legal Profession 2013

Clients single out, Robert Lands, as "clever, focused and to the point."

Chambers & Partners Clients’ Guide to the Legal Profession 2012

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