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Rob Cobley is a technology and intellectual property lawyer at Harper James and Head of Commercial & Technology.
Having originally worked for an IBM spin-out software development house, Rob worked for Santander bank as an IP/brand management lawyer before qualifying as a solicitor in 2006. After four years in Birmingham at Cobbetts and SGH Martineau, Rob joins us from regional firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys , where he was head of the intellectual property and technology team.
Rob has particular experience working with technology businesses, from crowdfunded start-ups to large multi-nationals, and has over the past 12 years worked in-house for several ISPs and a leading international tech company. As an IP lawyer, whilst predominantly non-contentious - advising clients on protecting and commercialising their exciting tech innovations - Rob has helped IP-rich businesses like Aardman Animations take action against online and offline infringements around the globe.
Rob has particular experience in the following sectors:
- Technology, including fintech, cybersecurity, software, videogames, apps, wearable tech, consumer tech, hardware, AI, machine learning (bid data), IoT, biotech, digital infrastructure and digital commerce
- Creative industries, particularly media, entertainment & publishing, advertising & marketing, art law, FMCG product design and development, and brand merchandise deals
- Life sciences and healthcare, including biotech and medical devices, R&D
- Sports law, such as contracts, sports agents agreements, merchandising, sponsorship, broadcasting & IP rights, eSports, commercial agreements with partners and sporting personalities acting as online (social media) brand ambassadors for large brands
- Energy, utilities and environment,including renewable energy, solar, wind, hydro-electric, anaerobic digestion and nuclear
- Retail and luxury brands, such as consumer goods, yachts, fashion, beauty and perfume
- Manufacturing, including food and drink/agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, smart sensors, robotics and product development
Rob is married to Charlotte and now lives just outside of Birmingham. In his spare time Rob likes a challenge … !
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What our clients say
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Harper James has been the ideal law firm for Paragraf because of the flexibility that’s built into the on-demand subscription package. With HJ, I have all the legal expertise and answers I need at the end of an email. We have ambitious plans to fulfil, pushing our product lines overseas and bringing graphene electronics to the masses. There’s no better partner to help us get there than Harper James.
Cathy Cranton
Financial Director,
Paragraf
We often need legal advice quickly, especially during sales with new customers, and Rob is very responsive and always available for meetings. When I was looking for a law firm, I wanted that full range of services, as I knew we’d need advice outside of the tech remit. The flexibility has been really positive.
Ivan Harding
CEO and Co-Founder,
Applaud
What I’ve been most impressed with is the way Rob and Ed have dug deep, independently, into our website and made sure every base is covered. They’ve looked under the surface of the website and highlighted areas where we need to ensure we have correct terms and policies in place. That’s first-class support.
Lameece Nagib
Head of Operations,
Hopin
Our technology lawyer, Rob Cobley, attended a key customer contract meeting with us as part of our team, which gave me enormous peace of mind when it came to agreeing a major contract.
Chris Mason
CEO,
Namos Solutions
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