Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 2
Email address
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+34 91 790 6000Chambers 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."