About

Provided by Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

We are undisputed leaders in intellectual property and technology, as recognised in the most prestigious international directories.

We offer a comprehensive service in the field of advice, contractual practice and, particularly, litigation.

The size of our practice allows us to simultaneously handle various issues that are highly complex and international in scale.

All our lawyers are experienced in litigation and provide innovative solutions to our clients. We are active in all technological sectors and have a broad knowledge of our clients' industrial sectors.

Our services include:

1. Industrial property:

  • Patents, models and designs.
  • Distinctive signs (trademarks and trade names) and brand protection.
  • Designations of origin and geographical indications of origin.
  • Unfair competition

2. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology law

3. Technology:

  • Protection of trade secrets and know-how
  • Transfer of intangible company assets
  • Digital business

4. Copyright:

  • Rights of authors, publishers, producers, artists, broadcasters and software and database manufacturers.
  • Protection and defence of works of all kinds, audio-visual and phonographic recordings, computer programmes, computer applications, operating systems and databases.
  • Collecting societies.
  • Rights of the user of intellectual creations.

5. Computer law

6. E-commerce

7. Personal data protection

8. Use of personal name, rights to honour and privacy

9. Leisure and entertainment law

10. Advertising law and advertising contracts.

11. Law of franchises

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Spain

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers excellent coverage of numerous areas of IP law. The law firm handles patent disputes on behalf of a varied client list that includes pharmaceutical companies, telecoms companies and manufacturers of biosimilar products. The team has experience in trade mark infringement and cancellation actions brought before Spain's civil courts or the EU trade mark court in Alicante. It assists with administrative proceedings seeking to block or overturn the award of Spanish trade marks. Gómez-Acebo & Pombo's expertise extends to digital business and copyright issues.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jesús Muñoz-Delgado
E
Jesús Muñoz-Delgado
E
Eminent Practitioners

Jesús Muñoz-Delgado is an eminent figure in the market and remains a key contact at the firm for patent litigation, with notable experience in technology and engineering patent disputes. He attracts attention for his work on the Spanish aspects of biosimilar products.

Sofia Martínez-Almeida
2
Sofia Martínez-Almeida
2
Band 2

Sofia Martínez-Almeida maintains strong market support and is best known for her expertise in trade mark litigation for prominent Spanish and international clients.

Her technical rigour, strategic vision and leadership clearly distinguish her in the sector.

Sofia Martínez-Almeida offers curated feedback and is proactive.

Sofia protects our needs as a business and is very close to us.

Anna Viladàs
5
Anna Viladàs
5
Band 5

Anna Viladàs is a recognised practitioner in the Spanish market and a go-to for clients seeking advice on copyright matters. Notably active on contentious mandates, she often represents clients in the technology and art sectors.

We are very happy working with Anna.

Anna Viladàs first understands each situation presented, and then offers a valuable and useful solution to resolve it. She has a great gift for dealing with people.

Mónica Esteve
5
Mónica Esteve
5
Band 5
Mónica Esteve advises clients on trade mark issues and trade secrets mandates.

Mónica Esteve is a very reliable pair of hands and a dream to work with.

Mercedes Corbal
U
Mercedes Corbal
U
Up and Coming

Mercedes Corbal assists clients with trade mark and design filing and infringement topics. She supports key players across a range of sectors on all trade mark issues, including contentious matters.

Mercedes Corbal is distinguished by her precision, as well as the clarity and conciseness of her analysis.

Rais Amils
U
Rais Amils
U
Up and Coming

Based in Barcelona, Rais Amils retains her ranking due to strong market recognition. She is most notably known for her developing practice in patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

She is very available, dedicated to clients and responds to all our questions. I would highly recommend her.

Rais Amils has great knowledge of the client's needs, adaptability and great strategic vision.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

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Intellectual Property: Copyrights

Anna Viladàs
5
Anna Viladàs
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Patents

Jesús Muñoz-Delgado
E
Jesús Muñoz-Delgado
E
Eminent Practitioners
Rais Amils
U
Rais Amils
U
Up and Coming
Intellectual Property: Trade Marks

Sofia Martínez-Almeida
2
Sofia Martínez-Almeida
2
Band 2
Mónica Esteve
5
Mónica Esteve
5
Band 5
Mercedes Corbal
U
Mercedes Corbal
U
Up and Coming