Blas Alberto González
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Intellectual Property: Trade Marks
Band 3
About
Provided by Blas Alberto González
Practice Areas
Blas A. González is the Founding Partner of Blas A. González – Business Law. Before founding his own boutique in 2015, he served as a Commercial Court Judge for over 17 years and another 4 years like attorney as Director of the Intellectual Property area at Cuatrecasas Madrid.
He has a strong background in Bankruptcy and Restructuring Law, Antitrust -including civil actions for damages-, corporate disputes and liability of administrators, unfair competition and advertising.
Blas A. González also has a wide experience advising in patent rights, especially for pharmaceutical companies, and has been involved in complex matters regarding rights of industrial brands and designs.
As a result of his extensive experience in litigation, Blas A. Gonzalez has also a deep knowledge of Third Party Founding (TPF).
Career
Commercial Court Judge (1995-2012) –first promotion of Commercial Judges in Spain-. Counsel in Insolvency Department and Director of the Intellectual Property area at Cuatrecasas Madrid (2012-2015).
Professional Memberships
Madrid Bar Association
Publications
• Export Manufactring Waiver published in CEFI (journal specialized in Industrial Property and Competence).
• Self-regulation for the Third Party Funding in Expansión (Spanish leading newspaper).
• On the special regime for the restructuring of SMEs: membership in a foreign group of companies and the obligation to consolidate (La Ley Insolvencia-Aranzadi)
Personal
University of Granada, Instituto Internacional San Telmo IESE (Certificate in Business Management, 2010).
Languages Spoken
He is fluent in English and Spanish
Chambers Review
Global
Blas Alberto González of Blas A. González Abogados earns particular praise for his former experience as a judge,while his current wider IP practice extends across trade mark, designs and trade secrets disputes. He runs his own firm.