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Baker McKenzie

Intellectual Property: Trade Marks

Global Guide 2026 : Spain


Baker McKenzie

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Strong practice in Spain offering a full IP service which covers the following areas:

Trademark, Design and Copyright Prosecution, Enforcement: We help our clients to establish, maintain and enforce trademark and design on a global basis, advising on practical and strategic ways to work within local, regional and international registration regimes. With regard to copyright, we know each industry and business model has different priorities for protection, use, exploitation and enforcement of copyright material. We assist our clients in mapping existing copyright protection, identifying ways to maximize copyrighted material and enforcing or defending copyright.

Trademark, Patents, Trade Dress, Design, Copyright and Unfair Competition Litigation: We are market leaders in trademark, trade dress, design, Copyright and Unfair Competition dispute litigation. We litigate in all instances at national level and also before the European Courts (General Court and European Court of Justice). We are also very strong in sophisticated information society services litigation.

We have extensive experience handling all kinds of infringement cases before civil, criminal and administrative tribunals, and can assist with international enforcement, including through a fixed-fee pre-litigation enforcement program.

Unfair competition: We have extensive experience in unfair competition litigation cases. 

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Intellectual Property: Trade Marks - Spain


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie leverages the excellent reputation of its copyright experts in Madrid to attract key international media clients seeking to acquire rights to distribute content in Spain. The team is particularly well versed in handling mandates for US-based media clients. It earns praise for its handling of anti-counterfeiting mandates, with experience in the coordination of criminal investigations in Spain. Its wider trade mark and design practice advises on civil infringement actions and on oppositions or cancellations filed with the EU or Spanish IP agencies.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie always adapt to our needs and exceed our expectations.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
  • Baker McKenzie has a very strong team and we appreciate their help. They understand our business and are great at advising beyond the purely legal.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
  • I would highlight the agility in Baker McKenzie's practical answers. They are an extension of our in-house legal team.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
  • The law firm offers attention to detail, practicality, complete advice and availability, with solutions focused on the client's interests.

    Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1José María Méndez
    Band 1José María Méndez

    José María Méndez

    José María Méndez has established an excellent reputation for his work on behalf of international media companies seeking to produce and distribute content in Spain.
    • He is excellent to work with.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
    • José María Méndezis a great lawyer offering business vision without losing legal rigour.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
    • He is the best of the best. I am very grateful for his counsel.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Maria Dolores Garayalde
    Band 5Maria Dolores Garayalde

    Maria Dolores Garayalde

    Maria Dolores Garayalde regularly assists clients with design, trade mark and unfair competition mandates.
    • Maria Dolores Garayalde gives practical advice, which I especially appreciate when it comes to taking quick decisions.

      Intellectual Property: Trade Marks respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (2)

Spain

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    José María Méndez

    Intellectual Property: Copyrights

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  • Profile image of Maria Dolores Garayalde

    Maria Dolores Garayalde

    Intellectual Property: Trade Marks

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