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Intellectual Property - Spain

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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

  • Bird & Bird advised Wolters Kluwer as plaintiffs on a EU trade mark infringement and unfair competition case against Holded Technologies.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Manuel Lobato
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Manuel Lobato
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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 one of those people who leave your mouth agape with their level of expertise. He is extraordinary.

Manuel Lobato has strong communication skills and excellent technical proficiency. He is exceedingly responsive.

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

Antonio is absolutely fantastic and he can give technical but also commercial advice.

Antonio Cueto demonstrates sound legal judgement and a practical, solution-oriented mindset, ensuring that negotiations remain constructive and outcome-driven.

Antonio excels at identifying potential risks, balancing legal protections with commercial objectives and guiding clients through challenging discussions with clarity and diligence.

He is really reliable and he fights for clients, getting very involved. With Antonio, you feel like you have someone on your side.

José Miguel Lissén
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José Miguel Lissén
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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 Lissén is spot-on in his advice and very accommodating.

I enjoy working with José.

Mariano Santos
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Mariano Santos
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Band 4

Mariano Santos acts on trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters, representing clients in trade mark disputes and handling IP portfolios for large international clients.

Mariano is very reputed and well prepared and also has many connections.

Mariano Santos is very commercially focused, practical and very efficient. He spends time understanding what the client needs and he gives strategic solutions.

What truly distinguishes him is his ability to anticipate future legal trends, providing invaluable foresight that aligns perfectly with our business strategy.

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Intellectual Property: Patents

Manuel Lobato
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Manuel Lobato
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Band 1
José Miguel Lissén
4
José Miguel Lissén
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Band 4
Intellectual Property: Trade Marks

Antonio Cueto
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Antonio Cueto
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Band 3
José Miguel Lissén
3
José Miguel Lissén
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Band 3
Mariano Santos
4
Mariano Santos
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Band 4