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Eversheds Sutherland

Intellectual Property: Copyrights

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Our IP specialists have extensive experience in advising on patent and supplementary protection certificates, including defending and representing multinational companies in patent validity and infringement litigation, claims for damages arising from infringement, patentability and freedom to operate analysis, licensing, manufacturing, supply, co-marketing, co-promotion and other contracts, IP legal due diligence, sale and purchase transactions of companies with IP assets, and others.  

Our expertise in IP Litigation:

  • trademark prosecution, counselling, monitoring and litigation
  • patent and trademark office oppositions, cancelations and post-grant proceedings
  • enforcement of intellectual property rights, both nationally and worldwide
  • copyright registration, counselling and litigation

Industries (6)

  • Biotechnology and medical device
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Energy manufacturing
  • Marketing industries

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Intellectual Property: Copyrights - Spain

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland consistently acts on contentious copyright mandates on behalf of major clients from the music industry. The team handles trade mark infringement actions and assists with the drafting of licensing contracts. Its lawyers have a strong reputation for handling pharmaceutical sector patent litigation. The group also assists with trade mark proceedings, with experience on both opposing sides.

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Work Highlights

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  • Eversheds Sutherland represented Athlon Car Lease Spain in criminal proceedings involving the unauthorised use of the company's trade marks.

Strengths

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  • This team are distinguished by their strategic and proactive approach, deep specialisation and ability to collaborate effectively with the client. They also stand out for commitment to excellence.

    Intellectual Property: Copyrights respondentEurope

  • Eversheds Sutherland are consistently excellent.

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  • The team always have a very good disposition and adapt to the needs of the client.

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  • We are very happy with Eversheds' results. They gave us the best defence possible and they were always available when I needed them.

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  • They respond immediately with the utmost interest in the matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kiko Carrión
    Kiko Carrión

    Kiko Carrión

    Kiko Carrión is well regarded due to his patent litigation work for important innovator pharmaceutical companies.

    • Kiko Carrión has a talent for acting in courtrooms.

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  • Vicente Arias Máiz
    Vicente Arias Máiz

    Vicente Arias Máiz

    Vicente Arias Máiz stands out for his advice to music publishers acting as either claimants or defendants in copyright infringement actions. He also advises on the negotiation of publishing or software licensing agreements.

    • Vicente makes an effort to understand our company and the way we work. I really trust him.

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    • Vicente Arias is an extraordinary professional with great knowledge of the industry and involvement in it.

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  • Marta Gonzalez Diaz
    Marta Gonzalez Diaz

    Marta Gonzalez Diaz

    Marta Gonzalez Diaz is noted for her handling of patent disputes and injunction proceedings for life sciences clients.

    • Marta Gonzalez Diaz adopts a strategic approach and has the ability to offer clear and practical solutions, even in complex contexts.

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  • José Mariano Cruz
    José Mariano Cruz

    José Mariano Cruz

    José Mariano Cruz advises on trade mark prosecution and litigation for clients operating in Spain and across Europe. He has experience in the branding and protection of new products.

    • José Mariano Cruz is very clear in his explanations and he is very pragmatic.

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