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The IP practice at Bird & Bird Madrid stands out for our experience, quality of our work and passion for innovation. We cover patent and trade secrets litigation, trade mark, copyright and know-how.

We are proud to offer clients realistic solutions focused in their specific problems, to have a practical approach to cases, and a sector focus that allows us to advise clients on the context of the sector where each client acts.

We have been involved in several new issues, not only from consolidated clients, but also from several new clients who have repeated and require our advice several times in the year.  

Manuel Lobato leads the department with a deep knowledge of the market and the client needs. Antonio Cueto is an expert litigator widely recognised for his patent, trademark and design litigation expertise in a variety of industries with a clear commercial-oriented focus.

All of them have a deep knowledge of the sectors where we work in, offer an exhaustive and practical legal advice and have a strong commitment with the client's needs and the firm's.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Spain

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird acts both for generics and for innovator pharmaceutical sector companies in infringement and related invalidity actions. The law firm houses an emerging IP portfolio management practice that assists with the prosecution of patents, trade marks and designs on a global scale. It has further strength in trade mark infringement and misleading advertising cases. The team also assists with litigation relating to the breach of IP rights in patents, trade marks and copyright.

Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented Dr Reddy's Laboratories before the Barcelona Court of Appeal, in a patent infringement and unfair competition case brought by Novartis.

Strengths

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Bird & Bird facilitates it all for us seamlessly and quickly, which is very useful.

Intellectual Property respondent
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The team proactively advises us, is always very clear and acts with the intention to obtain the best result.

Intellectual Property respondent
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The lawyers have deep legal knowledge, with great delivery in their answers, and are very creative. They have a great business vision and are concerned about being close to their customers.

Intellectual Property respondent
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Bird & Bird excels in intellectual property, providing client-focused services. Its highly experienced team delivers tailored strategies that align with the needs of the clients.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

The lawyers are extremely reliable, and the customer orientation is very strong. They know our sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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Manuel Lobato
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Manuel Lobato
1
Band 1
Manuel Lobato boasts a strong track record in defending generic pharmaceutical companies in patent disputes. He also handles trade mark infringement and related nullity actions.

Manuel is indispensable. A specialist in all senses of the word, with a complete view of the issues we have, which allows us to consider solutions that reduce risks.

He is among the best lawyers in the field and his experience is supported by his delivery.

Manuel is very knowledgeable, skilful and a good litigator.

He stands out for his proactive defence and does not wait for problems to arise; instead he anticipates them, implementing preventive strategies that effectively protect our company's interests.

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Antonio Cueto
3
Antonio Cueto
3
Band 3
Antonio Cueto has notable experience handling EU trade mark infringements and unfair competition mandates.

He is very polite and attentive to us.

Antonio offers very good sectoral knowledge, quality and agility.

Antonio is an exceptional litigator with high business acumen.

He is phenomenal - he facilitates everything for me in the operational approach to our collaboration.

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José Miguel Lissén
3
José Miguel Lissén
3
Band 3
José Miguel Lissén receives endorsements for his experience in trade mark proceedings and unfair competition mandates. He also assists clients with patent infringements and litigation.

José Miguel played a fundamental role in the negotiations. We feel very well armed, being able to defend our interests.

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Mariano Santos
5
Mariano Santos
5
Band 5
Mariano Santos acts on trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters.

Mariano is always aware of the topics, and working quickly.

Mariano is a very complete lawyer offering excellent service and creativity in his advice. He is undoubtedly a lawyer to whom I would entrust all my matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Patents
Manuel Lobato
1
Manuel Lobato
1
Band 1
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José Miguel Lissén
4
José Miguel Lissén
4
Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Trade Marks
Antonio Cueto
3
Antonio Cueto
3
Band 3
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José Miguel Lissén
3
José Miguel Lissén
3
Band 3
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Mariano Santos
5
Mariano Santos
5
Band 5
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