Robert J Guthrie
UK Guide 2025
Band 4 : Intellectual Property
Band 4
About
Provided by Robert J Guthrie
Practice Areas
Intellectual property
Copyright
IP disputes
Brand management and trade marks
Dispute resolution
Commercial litigation
Career
Rob is a Partner in Osborne Clarke’s Intellectual Property team. He advises clients on all aspects of intellectual property clearance, protection, enforcement and dispute resolution, including trade mark prosecution and the management of global trade mark portfolios.
Rob's UK litigation experience ranges from pharmaceutical patent litigation through to high profile trade mark disputes – such as the successful defence of Sky’s Now TV from a passing off claim brought by the operators of a Now TV in Hong Kong; a case which went all the way to the UK’s Supreme Court.
Many of Rob's clients operate in fast-moving technology-driven industries – including the interactive entertainment, digital content, fintech and life sciences sectors.
Robert has a degree in Jurisprudence from Oxford University and a Post Graduate Diploma in IP Law and Practice from Bristol University.
Chambers Review
UK
Robert Guthrie frequently acts for manufacturers and retailers seeking relief for trade mark and design right infringement and advises them on brand management strategy. He is also recommended for contentious copyright work.