Intellectual Property - Spain
What the team is known for
Ecija Abogados services an impressive list of major clients from the IT, telecoms and media sectors. The group assists with diverse copyright mandates ranging from the negotiation of agreements for the sale and licensing of rights through to enforcement actions taken against infringers. Its lawyers also advise on unfair competition and trade mark issues. The team benefits from an international network that has offices in several countries in Central and Latin America.
Strengths
"Ecija have the ability to turn complex matters into simple and straightforward advice."
"They understand not just the legal but also the business side of the project."
Work highlights
Ecija Abogados advised Banco Santander on the planning of its international asset licensing strategy that included IP rights.
Notable practitioners
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. "Alejandro has outstanding commercial skills that enable him to guide clients through complex situations."
Sönke Lund is based in Ecija Abogados' Barcelona office and is admitted to practice in Spain and Germany. He handles copyright and trade mark disputes for a diverse client list that includes Germany-headquartered companies.
