Chambers Global 2019

The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2019.

Band 2·of· Leading Firms in Intellectual Property in Spain:

Enrique Armijo Chávarri advises on IP and unfair competition, with particular knowledge of patent and trade mark enfocement and cross-border litigation before the European and Spanish courts. Clients value his «open way of working» and state that «he is a very good litigator«.

Javier Fernández-Lasquetty offers particular knowledge of litigation relating to trade marks, and his expertise extends to cancellation proceedings as well as domain names. Sources regard him to be «a great negotiatior«.

Luis Baz: The «serious and rigorous» Luis Baz specialises in trade mark prosecution, as part of a broader IP practice which extends to domain names and publicity rights.

Antonio Castán: The «magnificent» Antonio Castán has significant experience in patent and trade mark litigation, with further knowledge of copyright mandates. His clients hail from the retail, leisure and media industries, and he is adept at assisting foreign entities with their Spanish IP protection.

Foreign Desks. The Beijing office, consisting of both Spain and China-qualified lawyers, advises Asian companies on their IP strategy in Spain and also handles mandates for Spanish companies seeking protection for their IP assets in Asia. Jesús Quintana is a key contact.