Elzaburu Virtual Museum
To commemorate our 160th anniversary, we created a museum in our offices that pays tribute to the inventions, designs, and trademarks we've protected since 1865. But we didn't want that history to remain confined within our walls. That's why this virtual museum was born, an online space where we present many more IP records that complement the physical exhibition and show how industrial and intellectual property has contributed to global economic and technological development.
Electricity: the spark of innovation
A fascinating journey through the history of electricity: from key inventions and figures like Edison and Westinghouse, to milestones such as the War of the Currents and the birth of the first renewable energies.
Pharmaceuticals: from elixirs to patented drugs
Delve into the evolution of the industry: from miracle cures under "Patent Medicines" to the first research-based pharmaceutical patents, their reflection through advertising, and the rise of today's pharmaceutical giants.
Photography and Film: Capturing History
Discover the evolution of photography and cinema: from the earliest printing processes and color images to the invention of cinematography, the challenges of sound, color, and the exploitation and protection of works.
Sport: Beyond Competition
A journey through the evolution of sport and its role as one of the most sophisticated industries in the management of intangible assets.
From early technical innovations and patented equipment to building global brands or exploiting image rights, licenses and sponsorships beyond competition.
IP Agents: The Guardians of Innovation
The second half of the 19th century marked the birth of a new profession in Spain: that of industrial property agents. These pioneers, who began as commercial agents, engineers, or lawyers, evolved to become essential figures in the protection of inventions, trademarks, and designs. Through their work, they not only connected inventors and companies with new markets but also laid the foundations for a solid industrial property system that drove innovation beyond our borders.
160 years protecting innovation
Since 1865, at Elzaburu we have been privileged witnesses of the technical, scientific and creative advances that have transformed the world, actively contributing to its protection and promotion generation after generation.