Regional Business Information for Yorkshire

Tel: 0113 280 2113
Email: john.sykes@luptonfawcett.com  

John is an expert in the areas of Intellectual Property & Competition Law.

Intellectual Property

You operate in a dynamic and technology driven world. Competition is fierce, so making sure you have an edge through innovation and skill is vital. Protecting that edge, your intellctual property, is what I do. As an expert in this field, I can help you devise an effective strategy for intellectual property, to make sure you're in the best position to exploit and enforce your intellectual property rights in the market place.
Chambers has said the following of John "...especially good, he really knows his stuff...", "Pioneering...", "...doyen of IP...", an "effective communicator", ‘his "accurate, common-sense approach makes him a favourite with clients", and "a specialist who truly knows his IP."

Competition Law

In many countries and regions across the world there are complex rules and regulations, which outlaw certain business practices such as cartels, price fixing, sharing of territories, markets and customers. They also impose conditions on some business mergers, and sometimes outlaw them altogether. Such laws exist in the UK and the European Union and are stringently applied by regulators - the OFT in the UK and the European Commission in the EU.

Whether your business is large or small, you need to be aware of these laws, to ensure you're always compliant. I can guide you through the minefield of these laws and regulations. giving you expert competition advice exactly when you need it.

John has been awarded a Masters in EU competition law after two years study on the internationally renowned competition law programme at King's College, London. John has extensive experience as a competition lawyer after 20+years steering clients successfully through this legal minefield.