Robert Pocknell

Consultant Solicitor

England & Wales

020 3319 3700

robert.pocknell@keystonelaw.co.uk

“As a start-up business, Shopcade needs very pragmatic legal advice. We value the fact that Robert is extremely switched on with regards to our business, responsive and proactive. In a way, Keystone has been acting as a partner for Shopcade, evolving its approach with our growth while managing to be value-oriented.
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- Nathalie Gaveau, Founder Shopcade

“We chose Keystone Law to support us with our intellectual property strategy and our corporate acquisitions because of their excellent reputation and their pragmatic approach. From start to finish Keystone Law delivered us with an excellent personal service, and the corporate transaction was completed on time and to the satisfaction of all parties. I would have no hesitation in recommending Keystone for this type of transaction.”

- Andrew Firth, Chief Executive Wealth Wizards

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Robert is an intellectual property law specialist solicitor. In addition to his music and media expertise gained whilst in private practice, Robert acted as General Counsel for a number of a years for a mobile phone manufacturer together with a further two years working for TomTom as their IP Counsel. His clients range in size from start-up entrepreneurs to multinational companies.

Expertise

Licensing of IP and SEPs rights

Robert advises on all aspects of IP rights, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and know-how/trade secrets, and the licensing of standards essential patents (SEPs).

Experience

Advised a restaurant technology business on its outbound licensing programme.
Advised a franchisor on the licensing of its brand to the hotel and residential sector.
Advised restaurant chains on global branding and trademark registration strategies.
Advised on the licensing in of multiple high-street brands for an eyewear business.
Advised a leading patent licensing programme in the field of 3G W-CDMA technology on contractual and licensing matters and potential litigation.
Filed trademarks for a care company.

Telecoms and technology

Robert is an intellectual property law specialist solicitor and has acted as general counsel for a number of years for a mobile phone manufacturer.

Experience

Advised phone manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovators on licensing of standards essential patents (SEPs) under FRAND (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory) IPR policies.
Advised on warranties and indemnities issues in telecoms supply chains.
Advised banks and investors on licensing issues in telecoms investments.
Advised a leading patent licensing programme in the field of 3G W-CDMA technology on contractual and licensing matters and potential litigation.
Created and implemented IP strategies for telecoms manufacturers.

Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.

Recognition

External endorsements

Recognised by The Legal 500 for Intellectual Property: Patents (Contentious and Non-Contentious) 2024–2026

Recognised by IAM 300 as a World Leading IP Strategist for 2018, 2020

Winner of the award for Copyright Impact Case of the Year 2019 (Kogan v Martin) at the Managing IP Awards

Career

Robert qualified as a solicitor in 1989. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2007, he worked at the following firms:

Sendo Holdings
Gentle Jayes