Carl Rohsler Partner, Head of Commercial, IP and Technology

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    Expertise

    Carl Rohsler is an experienced lawyer specialising in intellectual property (IP) work and known for his expertise in the field of gambling law.

    Carl’s practice covers the full range of IP work, including patents, trade marks and designs, copyright and confidential information. Although working on both contentious and non-contentious matters, he is best known for his work as a litigator, having been involved in a number of leading IP cases in the last 25 years. He became a Solicitor Advocate (Civil) in 2001.

    Carl is also known as one of the UK’s leading experts on gambling law, having acted for many of the leading gambling operations in the UK and across the world. He has advised leading names such as 888.com, Caesars Interactive, Gala Coral, The Health Lottery Limited and Gaming Realms plc, as well as advising governments in gambling policy.

    He is the author / editor of several leading academic works in his field including:

    • The Statute Guide to the Gambling Act 2005 (Sweet & Maxwell 2005)
    • The Statute Guide to the National Lottery Act 2006 (Sweet & Maxwell 2006)
    • Licensing Law and Practice (Sweet & Maxwell 2008)
    • General editor of The Gambling Law Review 2015-2023

    Carl also has considerable experience in advertising and marketing regulation, data protection, e-commerce and labelling and packaging law. He is an occasional visiting lecturer at the University of Bordeaux, France.

    Carl has been:

    • Recommended in Chambers and Legal 500 for intellectual property / TMT since 2003.
    • Recommended as a ‘Leading Individual’ in Chambers UK since 2009 for Gambling / Licensing.
    • Noted in the ‘Hall of Fame’ within The Legal 500 UK 2021 for Gaming and Betting since 2021.

    Accolades

    • Chambers 2025 - Carl Rohsler
    • Legal 500 2025 - Hall of Fame
    • Chambers 2024
    • Legal 500 2024 - Hall of Fame
    • Chambers UK 2023 - Carl Rohsler
    • Chambers UK 2020 - Carl Rohsler
    • Legal500 - Leading Individual 2020

    "Carl Rohsler's depth of knowledge on gambling legislation coupled with his unique insight into the industry as a whole allows him to provide top-class legal advice."

    Chambers & Partners, 2024

    In detail

    Recent experience

    Notable Experience – IP

    • Acting for Songtradr in Songtradr and Os vs BlueBox Music and Os. (2021).
    • Acting for Gaming Realms in Gaming Realms plc v River iGaming Limited (2020).
    • Acting for Gregory Elias and United Trust in successfully overturning world wide freezing order (2021).
    • Acting for PCL in Process Components Limited v Kek-Gardner Limited, [2016] EWCH 2198 (Ch).
    • Lead adviser on Enterprise Holdings, Inc v Europcar Group UK Ltd & Anor, [2015] EWHC 300 (Ch).
    • TM opposition proceedings against Amazon and WholeFoods.
    • Zippo Manufacturing v Lorillard and Os (2015) (trade mark infringement / declaration of non-infringement).
    • Maximuscle v Promax Nutrition (2009), (trade mark, infringement).
    • Watermark Publications v Sportswift T/a Card Factory (2008) (copyright artistic works).
    • Cantor Gaming v Game Account Global Ltd FSR 4 [2008] 4 (copyright software).
    • Aggregate Industries v Camel, 2006, (registered designs).
    • Financial Information Technology v SPILA (2005) (copyright software) (Isle of Man).
    • Rockwater v Coflexip RPC 46, [2003] and [2004], (patent, subsea technology).
    • Credit Agricole Indosuez v PNC PLC (2003), (IT systems).
    • Slough Heat and Power v Siemens (2001), (TCC).
    • Cantor Fitzgerald International and Os v Tradition UK and Os [1998] RPC; Court of Appeal [2000] RPC 95.
    • Instance v Faubel(2001) (patents, pharmaceutical labelling).
    • BPMA v Tarsus Martex (2000) (trade marks and metatags).

    Notable experience – Gambling

    • Acting for The Health Lottery in relation to its set up and operation.
    • Advising STV Group on regulatory issues related to a lottery scheme as part of a major fundraising event.
    • Advising 888.com and PokerStars, the largest online casinos and poker houses in the world, in relation to a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters.
    • Advising Gala Leisure Limited and Gala Coral in relation to the outsourcing of their online operations to Playtech.
    • Advising Gala Bingo on its omni-channel deal with Playtech.
    • Assisting Gaming Realms plc in relation to the disposal of their B2C businesses.
    • Acting for ITV plc, Telegraph Media Group and News Group in relation to their gambling and competitions.
    • Advising Sorare SA on its NFT fantasy offering.
    • Acting for Silver Point Capital in relation to the gambling aspects of its acquisition of London Clubs International and Park Lane Casino.

    Career history

    • 2018 – Present: Partner, Head of Commercial, IP and Technology, Memery Crystal
    • 2003 – 2018: Partner, Squire Patton Boggs LLP
    • 1993 – 2003: Associate, Norton Rose
    • 1991 – 1993: University of Law, Chester
    • 1988 – 1991: Merton College, Oxford, MA History

    What our clients think about us

    “He is definitely in the premier division and I would not hesitate to recommend him.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

    “It feels as though Carl is a member of our team; he is a safe pair of hands who always delivers to the best of his abilities.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

    “I have worked with Carl over the years and he continues to be our best resource for all matters gaming and gambling.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

    “Carl can break complex issues down and quickly resolve problems.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

    “Carl has a sophisticated knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry.” – Chambers and Partners, 2025

    “I have yet to find a better expert than Carl Rohsler. He has knowledge at his fingertips and is always able to give an accurate view at first contact without the need for research. He is extremely responsive and very commercial.” – Legal 500, 2025

    “Carl Rohsler is well respected in the gambling sector and known by the Gambling Commission. His involvement in our ventures therefore adds a comforting degree of confidence, trust and gravitas.” – Legal 500, 2025

    “Our main point of contact is Carl Rohsler, who we have worked with since the inception of our business. He understands our aims, values, strengths and challenges. As such, we consider him to be a key member of our own team.” – Legal 500, 2025

    “Carl Rohsler has handled our gambling compliance and IP rights and litigation extremely well and clearly.” – Legal 500, 2025

    “He combines a personal approach with an encyclopaedic knowledge of IP and related issues.” – Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler is super helpful, and his awareness of the industry and commercial implications of decisions is great.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler is an excellent commercial lawyer who is very adaptable and personable.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl is a top-class lawyer with excellent gambling industry knowledge.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “He is able to listen to his clients’ concerns and ideas and make the most out of it.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl is highly skilled and creative in his field of expertise.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl’s depth of knowledge on gambling legislation coupled with his unique insight into the industry as a whole allows him to provide top-class legal advice.”- Chambers and Partners, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler is incredibly responsive and will turn urgent matters around to meet deadlines.” – Legal 500, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler has expert knowledge of the gaming industry and I would recommend him without question.” – Legal 500, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler sees the bigger picture whilst also focusing on the detail.” – Legal 500, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler, with his extensive commercial knowledge and relaxed demeanour, is a standout.” – Legal 500, 2024

    “Carl Rohsler has been an amazing business partner for us, dedicated to our success from day one.” – Chambers and Partners, 2023

    “Carl Rohsler is a stand-out individual, with a sharp legal mind and a sense of humour to match. Carl is professional but relaxed with clients and a pleasure to work with.” – Legal 500, 2023

    “It was a joy to brainstorm with him, and – notably – we each modified our provisional opinions having taken on board a contrary view advanced by the other. It is only rarely that I have enjoyed a partnership working with an instructing solicitor as productive as this.” – Legal 500, 2023

    “Carl Rohsler is the most knowledgeable gaming lawyer I know.”- Legal 500, 2023

    “Carl Rohsler is an expert in gambling regulation and IP law.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler is able to advise and work on regulation and litigation within the sector with great knowledge of IP law. This has been very useful for conversations with the regulator, commercial contracts, M&A and litigation.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler is a very personable solicitor indeed. He knows the law and practice inside out and will give you a straightforward assessment of the merits of a case. This combination is far rarer than it should be.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler is fantastic when it comes to strategic legal advice with respect to IP. He is always on hand and available whenever we need advice on the best course of action.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler has always been available to answer my questions and is very precise concerning the strategy to adopt. I particularly appreciated his competence and his frankness in addressing the actions to put in place. I could feel his experience and I did not have any hesitation in trusting his advice.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler has been associated with our business since its inception. He therefore has a detailed working knowledge of our structure, products and challenges. He is intelligent and personable with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the gambling sector.” – Legal 500, 2022

    “Carl Rohsler is very smart, quick to grasp problems and advise on sensible approaches to commercial solutions, Government consultations and conflict resolution. He is a true “one stop shop” for all gaming related matters.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler is a leader in his field and is very bright. He is able to give practical advice on complex issues, weighing the benefits against the risks.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler – somebody who goes out of his way to achieve the best results for his clients. Highly regarded in the IP and Gaming/Gambling sector, he is somebody that you want on your side. A real thinker, Carl will go over and over various different scenarios in order to arrive at the right decision. It is that diligence and pride in his work that set him apart from others.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler is a lottery and gaming specialist, working with us on the development of new gaming products; providing legal counsel on both legislative and regulatory matters and drafting and negotiating supplier agreements. As well as providing detailed and clear responses to our requests, Carl is extremely personable, engaging and accommodating.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler is extremely experienced and knowledgeable in his respective fields, and where needed he makes the extra effort to learn and research the necessary. He is straightforward, and focuses on what is best for the client and not just what the client thinks it needs. Available around the clock and works tirelessly.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler has always gone the extra mile, and knows when to reach out to others to complement his encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and practice. He is reliable, amenable, amicable, approachable and has a very robust but nuanced approach. My impression is that he always wants to do the best for a client and will apply a commercial gloss so that the end result is what the client wants. He is also very charming and has a good sense of humour. You can’t say that about many lawyers!” – Legal 500, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler leads the group, and has been involved in a number of significant pieces of IP litigation over the years. He always has a unique viewpoint on problems and is a strong legal brain but is also tactically tough.” – Legal 500, 2021

    “He is an absolute expert in his legal domain. He has an uncanny ability to deliver his counsel and advice in such an eloquent and clear manner that we can easily grasp and understand it without feeling lost in legal jargon. He is a true master at that.” – Chambers and Partners, 2021

    “He’s very approachable, commercial and clear in his advice.” – Chambers and Partners, 2021

    “Carl Rohsler has a charismatic personality with an encyclopaedic knowledge of gambling law and regulations.” – Legal 500, 2020

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