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Europe Spain Intellectual Property: Copyrights

Intellectual Property covers advisory work and disputes related to patent, copyright and trademarks. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. This includes advice on ‘soft IP’ matters including advisory and litigation work relating to trademarks and copyright. Priority for ranking is given to those firms and individuals who attract clients specifically for their expertise in this area. On the litigation side, priority is given to those firms who are sought after for first instance proceedings.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Rodrigo Bercovitz Rodríguez-CanoEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil
2
Band 2
  1. Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza
    Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza Pérez-Llorca
  2. Blanca Cortés
    Blanca Cortés ThinkSmartLaw
  3. Juan José Marín HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
  4. Vicente Arias Máiz Eversheds Sutherland
  5. Francisco Javier De Torres FueyoFrancisco Javier de Torres - Sole Practitioner
  6. Mario SolSOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS
  7. Miguel Angel RodríguezMiguel Ángel Rodriguez - Sole Practitioner
  8. Santiago MedianoSantiago Mediano Abogados
3
Band 3
  1. Alejandro Touriño
    Alejandro Touriño Ecija Abogados
  2. Javier Martínez Bavière Pedro Alemán Abogados
  3. Pedro Alemán Laín Pedro Alemán Abogados
  4. Alfonso González GozaloEstudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil
  5. Francisco Javier Marquéz MartínSOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS
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Band 5
  1. Gonzalo F Gállego Hogan Lovells International LLP
  2. Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix Pedro Alemán Abogados
  3. Andrea GarcésVentura Garcés
  4. Eric Jordi CubellsGrupo Gispert
  5. Fernando Fernández AransayAransay Vidaurre
Associates to watch
  1. Antonio Muñoz Vico
    Antonio Muñoz Vico Garrigues

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Rodrigo Bercovitz Rodríguez-Cano
    Estudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Senior Statespeople
1
Band 1
  1. Álvaro Bourkaib
    1
    Álvaro Bourkaib
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Álvaro Bourkaib's reputation in the field sees him rise to the top tier in the rankings. He has established a solid standing for his experience handling copyright issues arising in diverse contexts, including the launch of new IT products and the negotiation of M&A transactions.
  2. Carolina Pina
    1
    Carolina Pina
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 1 |
    "Her advice on defamation and publicity rights is invaluable. Her risk assessments are thorough and she is not afraid to make clear and straightforward recommendations on how to tackle complex legal issues."
  3. 1
    José María Méndez
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 1 |
    José María Méndez has established an excellent reputation for his work on behalf of international media companies seeking to produce and distribute content in Spain.
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Band 2
  1. Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza
    2
    Andy Ramos Gil de la Haza
    Pérez-Llorca
    Pérez-Llorca | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2 |
    "The advice provided by Andy has changed our vision of what our position was in a conflict. He made it clear to us that we were in a better and stronger position than we thought."
  2. Blanca Cortés
    2
    Blanca Cortés
    ThinkSmartLaw | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Blanca Cortés joined ThinkSmartLaw in May 2023. She has an established reputation as a strong choice for architecture firms seeking to protect, commercialise or enforce copyright in their works. She also acts for creators of musical or audiovisual works.
  3. 2
    Juan José Marín
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
    HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Juan José Marín is known among interviewees for his presence on important cases on behalf of Spanish collecting societies. He also acts for private companies and individuals on copyright infringement actions. Clients highlight his experience before national and EU courts.
  4. 2
    Vicente Arias Máiz
    Eversheds Sutherland
    Eversheds Sutherland | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2 |
    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.
  5. Francisco Javier De Torres Fueyo
    Francisco Javier de Torres - Sole Practitioner | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2
  6. Mario Sol
    SOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2
  7. Miguel Angel Rodríguez
    Miguel Ángel Rodriguez - Sole Practitioner | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2
  8. Santiago Mediano
    Santiago Mediano Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Alejandro Touriño
    3
    Alejandro Touriño
    Ecija Abogados
    Ecija Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Managing partner Alejandro Touriño is recognised among market commentators as a key driving force behind the firm's success in attracting copyright work, often on behalf of IT sector clients.
  2. 3
    Javier Martínez Bavière
    Pedro Alemán Abogados
    Pedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Javier Martínez Bavière is an important figure in the firm's contentious copyright practice.
  3. 3
    Pedro Alemán Laín
    Pedro Alemán Abogados
    Pedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 3 |
    "Pedro has exceptional problem-solving skills from different points of view and a great ability to lead complex legal projects."
  4. Alfonso González Gozalo
    Estudio Jurídico Bercovitz-Carvajal Sociedad Civil | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 3
  5. Francisco Javier Marquéz Martín
    SOL MUNTAÑOLA ABOGADOS | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Antonio Castán
    4
    Antonio Castán
    Elzaburu
    Elzaburu | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Antonio Castán is a well-regarded name in the IP field, particularly in relation to the defence of patent rights. Castán also maintains a reputation for his copyright knowledge.
  2. Enric Enrich
    4
    Enric Enrich
    croma – Copyrait | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Enric Enrich of croma-Copyrait is a well-known practitioner in the field of IP, with a strong focus on non-contentious copyright and image rights matters.
  3. Ignacio Temiño
    4
    Ignacio Temiño
    Abril Abogados
    Abril Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Ignacio Temiño has a notably broad practice that spans patent and trade mark litigation across both contentious and non-contentious copyright mandates.
  4. Mabel Klimt Yusti
    4
    Mabel Klimt Yusti
    Elzaburu
    Elzaburu | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Mabel Klimt Yusti earns praise from interviewees for her experience working with media sector clients. As part of her wider media practice, she advises on the licensing and assignment of copyright in television, film and theatre production agreements.
  5. Paula González de Castejón
    4
    Paula González de Castejón
    DLA Piper Spain
    DLA Piper Spain | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Paula González de Castejón of DLA Piper advises on brand protection, trade mark creation and nullity proceedings. Her client base includes domestic and international companies from various industries including fashion, insurance and technology.
  6. Rafael Sánchez Aristi
    4
    Rafael Sánchez Aristi
    Cuatrecasas
    Cuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Interviewees note the value that Rafael Sánchez Aristi's academic experience brings to the firm's copyright team.
  7. Antonio López Sánchez
    Lawic Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4
  8. Iban Díez López
    MENTA Legal | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. 5
    Gonzalo F Gállego
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Gonzalo Gállego is primarily known for his IT sector expertise. He has a broad practice that takes in the protection of copyright in software licensing agreements.
  2. 5
    Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix
    Pedro Alemán Abogados
    Pedro Alemán Abogados | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix frequently advises media clients on IP mandates including broadcasting rights, copyright issues and licensing agreements.
  3. Andrea Garcés
    Ventura Garcés | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 5
  4. Eric Jordi Cubells
    Grupo Gispert | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 5
  5. Fernando Fernández Aransay
    Aransay Vidaurre | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Band 5
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Up and Coming
  1. Cristina Mesa
    U
    Cristina Mesa
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Up and Coming |
    Cristina Mesa attracts praise for her fashion sector knowledge and her work on copyright litigation mandates. She has experience in cases that seek to extend copyright protection to 3D designs and regularly advises on database rights and trade secrets cases.
Associates to watch
  1. Antonio Muñoz Vico
    Antonio Muñoz Vico
    Garrigues
    Garrigues | Intellectual Property: Copyrights
    2023 | Associates to watch |
    "Antonio goes above and beyond to meet our business needs. He is always proposing creative solutions to complex problems."