Intellectual Property
Europe Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
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+34 91 790 6000About
Provided by Bird & Bird
The IP practice at Bird & Bird Madrid stands out for our experience, quality of our work and passion for innovation. We cover patent and trade secrets litigation, trade mark, copyright and know-how.
We are proud to offer clients realistic solutions focused in their specific problems, to have a practical approach to cases, and a sector focus that allows us to advise clients on the context of the sector where each client acts.
We have been involved in several new issues, not only from consolidated clients, but also from several new clients who have repeated and require our advice several times in the year.
Manuel Lobato leads the department with a deep knowledge of the market and the client needs. Antonio Cueto is an expert litigator widely recognised for his patent, trademark and design litigation expertise in a variety of industries with a clear commercial-oriented focus.
Raúl Bercovitz has a wide experience in Commercial and business law matters. He is a brilliant litigator specialised in IP and advises in the negotiation of contracts, especially in technology transfer and licencing issues.
This year, José Ángel García-Zapata has been involved in the most complex cases of the department, winning the recognition among our clients as one of the most efficient and resolute lawyers in the market.
All of them have a deep knowledge of the sectors where we work in, offer an exhaustive and practical legal advice and have a strong commitment with the client´s needs and the firm´s.
Chambers Review
Bird & Bird acts both for generics and for innovator pharmaceutical sector companies in infringement and related invalidity actions. The law firm houses an emerging IP portfolio management practice that assists with the prosecution of patents, trade marks and designs on a global scale. It has further strength in trade mark infringement and misleading advertising cases. The team also assists with litigation relating to the breach of IP rights in patents, trade marks and copyright.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird represented the Bacardi Group in an EU trade mark infringement proceeding against Alcoholes y Vinos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have always been very responsive and client-oriented, offering creative solutions for clients."
"The team and their working methods have given me a great confidence in the firm's ability to defend my interests."
"They have always been very responsive and client-oriented, offering creative solutions for clients."
"The team and their working methods have given me a great confidence in the firm's ability to defend my interests."
Notable Practitioners
Manuel Lobato boasts a strong track record in defending generic pharmaceutical companies in patent disputes. He also handles trade mark infringement and related nullity actions.
"Manuel Lobato is brilliant at all levels."
"He is efficient and has great work capacity."
Antonio Cueto has notable experience handling EU trade mark infringements and unfair competition mandates.
"I like the speed and personal attention."
José Miguel Lissén receives endorsements for his experience in trade mark proceedings and unfair competition mandates. He also assists clients with patent infringements and litigation.
"He is a hard worker, enthusiastic and good in court."
Mariano Santos acts on trade mark prosecution and enforcement matters.
"Mariano excels at managing trade mark portfolios."
"Mariano is very responsive, client-oriented, flexible and easy to work with."
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