Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Agents
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Provided by Elzaburu
ELZABURU is a European IP firm based in Spain and established in 1865. It is made up of lawyers, patent and trademark attorneys, engineers and graduates in chemistry, biology and physics.
The firm deals exclusively with Intellectual Property rights in their broadest sense: all aspects of trademarks, patents, designs, copyright, software licensing & development and other IT matters, unfair competition, advertising law, domain names, antitrust law, media & entertainment and related fields. It offers a comprehensive range of services spanning the areas of registration and administrative procedures, contract law, and litigation.
The firm's client base ranges from small companies and start-ups to large corporations in both the public and private sectors engaged in all areas of business, such as the food, aviation, banking, beverage, biotechnology, power, healthcare, manufacturing, media and entertainment, medical instrumentation, pharmaceutical, real estate, software, technology, and telecommunications industries. Historically, US and Japanese companies have accounted for the preponderance of clients.
Chambers Review
Elzaburu has an active litigation practice that complements renowned capabilities in patent and trade mark prosecution and management. The law firm advises on applications to the Spanish or EU IP agencies and handles appeals against adverse decisions. It assists major international clients with trade mark infringement and anti-counterfeiting cases, including those that are accompanied by customs seizures and criminal prosecutions. The team acts on patent disputes in the technology sector, demonstrating additional non-contentious copyright capabilities in the media sector.
Work Highlights
- Elzaburu represented Mercedes-Benz in an infringement action against a second-hand car dealership that used the brand's name and the three-pointed star emblem without authorisation.
Strengths
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"Elzaburu has a very high capacity and a well-rounded team."
"Elzaburu has a very high capacity and a well-rounded team."
Notable Practitioners
Antonio Castán is a highly regarded senior name in the IP field, particularly in relation to the defence of patent and trade mark rights.
"He is well known and respected in Spain."
Enrique Armijo Chávarri advises major brands with trade mark infringement and cancellation actions.
Javier Fernández-Lasquetty has a broad IP practice that includes trade mark protection and trade secrets.
Mabel Klimt Yusti advises on the licensing and assignment of copyright in television, film and theatre production agreements.
"Mabel is very good in the audiovisual field."
"She is very involved."
Luis Baz predominantly assists clients with trade mark portfolios of varied sizes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Elzaburu
Spain
Members
Provided by Elzaburu
Alba M. López
Ana Donate
Ana Sanz
Head of Department
Carlos Morán
Catherine Bonzom
Colm Ahern
Cristina Arroyo
Cristina Espín
Fernando Ilardia
Head of Department
Javier Úbeda-Romero
José I. San Martín
Juan J. Caselles
Juan M. Sainz de Marles
Head of Department
Luis Beneyto
Manuel Mínguez
Marta Rodríguez
María Cadarso
Miguel A. Medina
Rosa Torrecillas
Tránsito Ruiz
Xavier Lamíquiz
Industries
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Aviation
Banking
Beverage
Biotechnology
Food
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Media and entertainment
Medical instrumentation
Pharmaceutical
Power
Real estate
Software
Telecommunications industries