John Lambert
Lead Mediator
John has 25 years practice at the chancery bar specialising in intellectual property and information technology. He is head of a leading IP set of chambers.
He can help to resolve all forms of intellectual property, computer supply, e-commerce and media disputes. These areas are increasingly important in view of the success of the WIPO domain name and ASP dispute resolution service, and of course, Article 17 of the Electronic Commerce Directive encourages out of court dispute resolution. He has been involved in international arbitration.
John established and chaired for four years the Northern Branch of the Society for Computers and Law between 1986 and 1991.
In particular he has the following experience:
Intellectual Property
Patents, copyrights, trade marks, registered and unregistered designs, database rights, breach of confidence, passing-off, plant varieties, performers' rights. John has acted for a satellite company regarding the infringement of copyright.
Information Technology
Computer contracts, computer supply disputes, domain name disputes, electronic commerce, data protection, escrow, software and business method patents.
Entertainment
Recording contracts, website and multimedia contracts, disputes with tribute bands. John has advised a major UK TV company in the supply of software. He has also drafted maintenance contracts for an UK Cable operator.
Competition
Article 81 and 82, Competition Act 1998, restrictive covenants in business sale agreements and contracts of employment.