Global Spain Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks

Qualified to practise in Portugal and in Spain, Joao Miranda de Sousa both heads the firm's Portuguese practice and plays a key role in the Spanish IP team. He has experience in standout international trade mark infringement actions that are litigated in Spain and other European jurisdictions. He also attracts attention for his trade mark prosecution practice.

Miquel Montañá is recognised as a top choice for innovator pharmaceutical companies bringing patent infringement actions against generics companies. He also handles patent cases for companies in other technology-heavy sectors, and assists with trade mark disputes heard before Spanish courts and the CJEU.

Alejandro Angulo is well placed to represent major fashion brands and perfume makers in the enforcement of their registered trade marks and designs. He assists with patent and trade mark disputes in Spain and abroad.

Ana Castedo is a top-ranked name in the IP practice who is best known for her handling of contentious IP mandates. She often advises on patent litigation in the telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors.

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.

Javier Huarte is identified as a leading figure in patent litigation relating to generic drugs. He enjoys a broad client base in the pharmaceutical industry given his considerable experience.

Jesús Muñoz-Delgado climbs to the top tier as a result of strong market support. He is a key contact at the firm for patent litigation outside of the pharmaceutical sector, with notable experience in technology and engineering patent disputes. He attracts attention for his work on the Spanish aspects of global plant variety cases.

"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."

Eduardo Castillo is best known for his handling of patent litigation in the life sciences sector. He acts for both innovators and producers of generic drugs. His wider IP practice extends across telecoms sector patent disputes and significant trade mark actions.

Enrique Armijo Chávarri attracts attention among market commentators for his presence on some of the firm's key patent litigation mandates. He also assists major brands with trade mark infringement and cancellation actions.

Ingrid Pi deftly handles a broad range of IP work, attracting considerable praise from market commentators for her patent litigation experience.

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

Luis Fernández-Novoa leads the HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER department in complex patent proceedings in Spain on behalf of pharmaceutical, telecoms and electronics companies. He also handles trade mark infringement actions.

Montiano Monteagudo is a respected trade mark litigator with experience in invalidation and revocation actions. He also assists with cases linked to unfair competition and advertising law.

Cristina Duch is adept at handling contentious trade mark and design mandates. She represents multinational fashion or food and drinks companies on infringement actions, oppositions and registrations.

Isabel Carulla rises in the rankings due to strong market support. She handles patent litigation on behalf of notable pharmaceutical sector clients.

"Javier has a lot of knowledge and the ability to resolve any issue that may arise. He is always aware of the client and complies in a timely manner."

Josep Montefusco routinely represents some of the firm's major technology or telecoms sector clients in trade mark and patent infringement cases.

Laura Alonso provides strategic trade mark prosecution and enforcement advice to prominent international clients. She regularly advises on EUIPO or Spanish oppositions and revocations.

Álvaro Velázquez advises on diverse patent disputes ranging from appeals against OEPM decisions to all stages of infringement actions.

German law-qualified Burkhart Goebel is based in Madrid and heads the firm's global IP practice. He assists international clients with the enforcement of their European and national trade marks.

Gonzalo Barboza of Arochi & Lindner leads the practice and is a key contributor to the firm's global trade mark prosecution and litigation practice. Interviewees note his former experience working in-house.

Ignacio Marqués has a broad IP practice that includes the enforcement of trade marks for key media or automotive sector clients.

Imogen Fowler leads the firm's Alicante office and assists major global brands with the filing and prosecution of EU trade marks. She is qualified to practise in New Zealand, Ireland, and England and Wales, and has experience in CJEU cases in which brand owners seek to defend against cancellation actions filed with the EUIPO.

María González Gordon is the head of CMS's IP team and handles non-contentious mandates relating to the protection of IP rights for IT and real estate companies. She also earns praise for her work on anti-counterfeiting and trade mark infringement actions.

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

José Mariano Cruz advises on trade mark prosecution and litigation for clients operating in Spain and across Europe. He has experience in complex OEPM trade mark registrations that attract opposition from third parties.

Head of the trade mark department Luis Baz predominantly advises on the registration and prosecution of trade marks with the Spanish OEPM and the EUIPO. He has additional experience in litigation.

Marta Gonzalez Diaz acts on patent disputes and injunction proceedings for life sciences clients.

Mónica Esteve assists clients with the IP aspects of transactions, e-commerce topics and trade mark issues.

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.

Inmaculada Lorenzo represents clients from the healthcare sector in patent disputes as well as assisting with trade mark management and infringement.