Ranking tables
Europe Spain Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks
Senior Statespeople
- José Manuel Otero LastresBroseta Abogados
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Carolina Pina Garrigues
Eduardo Castillo Pérez-Llorca
Enrique Armijo Chávarri Elzaburu
Ignacio Temiño Abril Abogados
Ingrid Pi Uría Menéndez- Kiko Carrión Eversheds Sutherland
- Luis Fernández-Novoa HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
- Miguel Vidal-Quadras Trias de Bes Vidal-Quadras & Ramon
Montiano Monteagudo Uría Menéndez- Patricia KochBALDER
- Verena von BomhardBomhardIP
Band 3
- Antonio Cueto Bird & Bird
- Cristina Duch Baker McKenzie
Dulce Mª Miranda Naranjo Deloitte Legal SLP
Eva Ochoa Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle- Isabel Carulla Clifford Chance LLP
Javier Fernández-Lasquetty Elzaburu
Jorge Llevat Cuatrecasas- Josep Montefusco Clifford Chance LLP
- Laura Alonso HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
- Oriol Ramon Sauri Vidal-Quadras & Ramon
- Blas Alberto GonzálezBlas A. González Abogados
- David PelliséPellisé Abogados
- Pedro Merino BaylosBAYLOS ABOGADOS
- Raúl BercovitzSantiago Mediano Abogados
- Salvador FerrandisSalvador Ferrandis IP Legal
- Sergio MirallesIntangibles Legal S.L.P.
Band 4
Alejandro Negro Cuatrecasas- Álvaro Velázquez HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
- Burkhart Goebel Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Ignacio Marqués Grau & Angulo
- Imogen Fowler Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia.
- José Miguel Lissén Bird & Bird
Josep Carbonell Fieldfisher (Spain)
María González Gordon CMS
Sofia Martínez-Almeida Gómez-Acebo & Pombo- Andrea GarcésVentura Garcés
- Carlos González-BuenoGonzález-Bueno SLP
- Gonzalo BarbozaArochi & Lindner
- Juan Luis GraciaBAYLOS ABOGADOS
Band 5
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Senior Statespeople
- José Manuel Otero LastresBroseta Abogados | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
E João Miranda de Sousa
Garrigues | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Eminent Practitioners |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.
Star Individuals
- Miquel Montañá
Clifford Chance LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Star Individuals |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.
Band 1
1 Alejandro AnguloGrau & Angulo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Ana Castedo
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |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.
1 Antonio Castán
Elzaburu | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Javier HuarteGrau & Angulo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |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.
1 Jesús Muñoz-Delgado
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Manuel Lobato
Bird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 1 |Manuel Lobato can boast a strong track record of defending generic pharmaceutical companies in patent disputes. He also handles trade mark infringement and related nullity actions at the EU trade mark court and the EUIPO.
Band 2
2 Carolina PinaGarrigues | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |"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."2 Eduardo Castillo
Pérez-Llorca | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Enrique Armijo ChávarriElzaburu | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Ignacio Temiño
Abril Abogados | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |Ignacio Temiño has a notably broad practice that spans patent and trade mark litigation across both contentious and non-contentious copyright mandates.2 Ingrid Pi
Uría Menéndez | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |Ingrid Pi deftly handles a broad range of IP work, attracting considerable praise from market commentators for her patent litigation experience.2 Kiko Carrión
Eversheds Sutherland | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |Kiko Carrión is well regarded due to his patent litigation work from important innovator pharmaceutical companies.2 Luis Fernández-Novoa
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Miguel Vidal-Quadras Trias de Bes
Vidal-Quadras & Ramon | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |"Miguel is one of the most knowledgeable people in the Spanish patent system. He has enormous experience in litigation, especially in the pharmaceutical sector."2 Montiano MonteagudoUría Menéndez | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2 |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.- Verena von BomhardBomhardIP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Antonio CuetoBird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Antonio Cueto attracts praise from interviewees for his litigation skills, boasting experience in both trade mark and patent infringement mandates.3 Cristina Duch
Baker McKenzie | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Cristina Duch is adept at handling contentious trade mark and design mandates. She represents multinational fashion or food and drinks companies in infringement actions, oppositions and registrations.3 Dulce Mª Miranda Naranjo
Deloitte Legal SLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Dulce Mª Miranda Naranjo of Deloitte Legal often handles non-contentious matters relating to the transfer of patents or the IP issues pertaining to franchise agreements and IT service contracts. She is also involved in disputes relating to trade marks and trade secret protection.3 Eva Ochoa
Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Eva Ochoa of Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle wins praise for her strategic advice on anti-counterfeiting mandates. She has additional experience in trade mark oppositions and revocation actions.3 Isabel CarullaClifford Chance LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Isabel Carulla rises in the rankings due to strong market support. She handles patent litigation on behalf of notable pharmaceutical sector clients.3 Javier Fernández-LasquettyElzaburu | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |"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."3 Jorge Llevat
Cuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Jorge Llevat is an experienced litigator handling trade mark, patent and design cases. His client list includes medical device manufacturers, electronics companies and food producers.3 Josep MontefuscoClifford Chance LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Josep Montefusco routinely represents some of the firm's major technology or telecoms sector clients in trade mark and patent infringement cases.3 Laura AlonsoHOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Laura Alonso provides strategic trade mark prosecution and enforcement advice to prominent international clients. She regularly advises on EUIPO or Spanish oppositions and revocations.3 Oriol Ramon SauriVidal-Quadras & Ramon | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3 |Oriol Ramon Sauri is highlighted for his advocacy skills in patent litigation arising from the pharmaceutical sector.- Blas Alberto GonzálezBlas A. González Abogados | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
- David PelliséPellisé Abogados | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
- Pedro Merino BaylosBAYLOS ABOGADOS | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
- Raúl BercovitzSantiago Mediano Abogados | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
- Salvador FerrandisSalvador Ferrandis IP Legal | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
- Sergio MirallesIntangibles Legal S.L.P. | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alejandro NegroCuatrecasas | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |"He understands the issues we needed to analyse as well as carrying out the exhaustive and rigorous analysis, looking for optimal solutions that support the development of the business."4 Álvaro VelázquezHOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |Álvaro Velázquez advises on diverse patent disputes ranging from appeals against OEPM decisions to all stages of infringement actions.4 Burkhart GoebelHogan Lovells International LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |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.4 Ignacio MarquésGrau & Angulo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |Ignacio Marqués has a broad IP practice that includes the enforcement of trade marks for key media or automotive sector clients.4 Imogen FowlerHogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |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.4 José Miguel LissénBird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |José Miguel Lissén is well known among market commentators as an experienced patent litigator. He receives praise for his extensive knowledge.4 Josep Carbonell
Fieldfisher (Spain) | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |Josep Carbonell of Fieldfisher has a broad practice across patents and trade marks. He advises on registrations and assists with civil and criminal infringement cases.4 María González Gordon
CMS | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |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.4 Sofia Martínez-AlmeidaGómez-Acebo & Pombo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4 |Sofia Martínez-Almeida is best known for her expertise in trade mark litigation for prominent Spanish and international clients.- Andrea GarcésVentura Garcés | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4
- Carlos González-BuenoGonzález-Bueno SLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4
- Gonzalo BarbozaArochi & Lindner | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4
- Juan Luis GraciaBAYLOS ABOGADOS | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Javier Vázquez
RocaJunyent | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |Barcelona-based Javier Vázquez is frequently instructed by clients from the art, sport and e-sports industries to handle licences and infringement disputes.5 José Mariano CruzEversheds Sutherland | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |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.
5 Luis BazElzaburu | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |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.5 Mariano SantosBird & Bird | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |"He understands our needs and he anticipates them. His vision of the issues is very complete and he is very proactive, with a high degree of technical knowledge and compromise."5 Marta Gonzalez DiazEversheds Sutherland | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |Marta Gonzalez Diaz acts on patent disputes and injunction proceedings for life sciences clients.
5 Mónica EsteveGómez-Acebo & Pombo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |Mónica Esteve assists clients with the IP aspects of transactions, e-commerce topics and trade mark issues.
5 Paula González de Castejón
DLA Piper Spain | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5 |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.- Pablo González-BuenoGonzález-Bueno SLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Inmaculada LorenzoHogan Lovells International LLP | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Up and Coming |Inmaculada Lorenzo represents clients from the healthcare sector in patent disputes as well as assisting with trade mark management and infringement.
Associates to watch
Mercedes CorbalGómez-Acebo & Pombo | Intellectual Property: Patents & Trade Marks2023 | Associates to watch |Mercedes Corbal assists clients with patent and design infringement topics, being particularly active in trade mark litigation.