Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
Contact number
+34 91 514 5200Chambers Review
Garrigues handles a diverse range of copyright mandates for media and IT companies, with experience in the assignment of image rights, the protection of database rights and the defence of infringement actions relating to the use of protected software. The law firm has notable experience in plant variety rights cases. Garrigues is home to a prestigious IP team that acts on international trade mark disputes against infringers of Spanish and EU trade marks, also assisting multinationals with unfair competition claims, including cases relating to the protection of trade secrets.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues advised Granja Campomayor on patents, trade secrets and the chain of title to intellectual property rights that resulted from R&D activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Garrigues has the ability to handle complex matters and provide sound and practical legal advice and guidance."
"The team is very robust and always dives deep into the details."
"The team at Garrigues has the ability to handle complex matters and provide sound and practical legal advice and guidance."
"The team is very robust and always dives deep into the details."
Notable Practitioners
Sources highlight Carolina Pina for the breadth of her knowledgeacross various IP topics, including copyright, trade mark and domain name disputes.
"Carolina Pina advises platforms and is well versed in the liability regime as well as industry and market standards."
"She knows the answers almost immediately."
"She is very versatile and hard-working."
Antonio Muñoz Vico attracts praise for his work for media sector clients on the IP aspects of production and licensing agreements.
Cristina Mesa regularly assists digital platform-based companies with regulatory and copyright mandates. She has further experience in NFT-related issues.
"Cristina Mesa has always been on top of new regulations. She's anticipating challenges to our business."
"Cristina is friendly and approachable."