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Intellectual Property - Spain

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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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Notable Practitioners

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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.

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.

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

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.

Manuel is very knowledgeable, skilful and a good litigator.

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

Antonio offers very good sectoral knowledge, quality and agility.

He is very polite and attentive to us.

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

Antonio is an exceptional litigator with high business acumen.

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

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

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.

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

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Spain

Intellectual Property: Patents

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

3
Antonio Cueto
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Band 3
3
José Miguel Lissén
3
Band 3
5
Mariano Santos
5
Band 5