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October 15, 2026
The PCT Expands: Argentina Moves Toward Joining the International Patent System
Protecting an invention in different markets requires making decisions that do not always come at the best time. You have to choose in which countries to file patent applications when, in many cases, it is not yet clear what the commercial path of the technology will be. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered […]
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Argentina is moving toward joining the international patent system: the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
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July 1, 2026
ELZABURU, Best Intellectual Property Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards
Madrid, July 1, 2025. – For the seventh consecutive year, ELZABURU has been honored with the Expansión Jurídico Award for Best Intellectual and Industrial Property Law Firm in Spain, an award that recognizes the firm’s standing and contributions in the field of intellectual and industrial property in the […]
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ELZABURU, Best Intellectual Property Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards
Blog
October 13, 2026
United Arab Emirates Allows Trademark Registration for Alcoholic Beverages
As was the case in Qatar a few months ago, the United Arab Emirates Trademark Office has begun accepting applications for registration in Class 33 of the Nice Classification, which covers wines, spirits, and other alcoholic beverages. This development is particularly significant for the industry, as until now it was not possible […]
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It is now possible to register trademarks for alcoholic beverages in the United Arab Emirates

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The Innovation Behind Ramón Larramendi's Wind Sled
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October 22, 2026
Wind Sled: The Spanish Innovation That Will Travel Across Antarctica Emissions-Free
A 15-meter sled, pulled by large kites, is preparing to travel 3,400 kilometers across the Antarctic interior with a scientific laboratory on board. This is the latest challenge for Spanish explorer Ramón Larramendi, who has spent more than 25 years developing a vehicle capable of traveling through the polar regions in a sustainable manner, […]
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New domain names available: .brand, .fly, .eat, .here
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October 21, 2026
Beyond .com: How New Domain Extensions Also Build a Brand
Domain names have long since ceased to be merely an address for accessing a website. For many companies, they are part of their digital identity and brand protection strategy, which leads them to register the same name under different extensions—whether to operate in different markets, strengthen […]
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Suriname: Service Mark Registration—An Opportunity for Hotels, the Tourism Sector, and Service Companies
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October 20, 2026
Suriname Opens Trademark Registration for Services: An Opportunity for Hotels, Tour Operators, and Other Service Companies
Service companies that operate or have interests in the Caribbean now have a new opportunity to strengthen the protection of their trademarks in the region. What’s Changing with Trademark Registration for Services in Suriname? The Surinamese government has opened trademark registration to services, adopting the […]
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Argentina is moving toward joining the international patent system: the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
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October 15, 2026
The PCT Expands: Argentina Moves Toward Joining the International Patent System
Protecting an invention in different markets requires making decisions that do not always come at the best time. You have to choose in which countries to file patent applications when, in many cases, it is not yet clear what the commercial path of the technology will be. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered […]
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The Innovation Behind Ramón Larramendi's Wind Sled
Blog
October 22, 2026
Wind Sled: The Spanish Innovation That Will Travel Across Antarctica Emissions-Free
A 15-meter sled, pulled by large kites, is preparing to travel 3,400 kilometers across the Antarctic interior with a scientific laboratory on board. This is the latest challenge for Spanish explorer Ramón Larramendi, who has spent more than 25 years developing a vehicle capable of traveling through the polar regions in a sustainable manner, […]
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New domain names available: .brand, .fly, .eat, .here
Blog
October 21, 2026
Beyond .com: How New Domain Extensions Also Build a Brand
Domain names have long since ceased to be merely an address for accessing a website. For many companies, they are part of their digital identity and brand protection strategy, which leads them to register the same name under different extensions—whether to operate in different markets, strengthen […]
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Suriname: Service Mark Registration—An Opportunity for Hotels, the Tourism Sector, and Service Companies
Blog
October 20, 2026
Suriname Opens Trademark Registration for Services: An Opportunity for Hotels, Tour Operators, and Other Service Companies
Service companies that operate or have interests in the Caribbean now have a new opportunity to strengthen the protection of their trademarks in the region. What’s Changing with Trademark Registration for Services in Suriname? The Surinamese government has opened trademark registration to services, adopting the […]
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Argentina is moving toward joining the international patent system: the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Blog
October 15, 2026
The PCT Expands: Argentina Moves Toward Joining the International Patent System
Protecting an invention in different markets requires making decisions that do not always come at the best time. You have to choose in which countries to file patent applications when, in many cases, it is not yet clear what the commercial path of the technology will be. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), administered […]
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An event organized by ICAM that brings together distinguished companies recognized for their commitment to best practices in equality
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October 19, 2026
ELZABURU shares its best practices on equality at a meeting organized by ICAM
Madrid, October 16, 2026. – ELZABURU participated in an event organized by the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM), which brought together law firms and companies recognized with the Seal of Good Practices in Equality, as well as professionals and organizations honored with the Equality and Leadership Awards. Isabel […]
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elzaburu is a firm that specializes exclusively in industrial property and intellectual property
News
October 9, 2026
ELZABURU completes the evolution of its corporate identity with a new customer-focused website
The new website reorganizes the value proposition around customer needs and highlights the expertise and hyper-specialization of its professionals. ELZABURU launches its new website, thus completing the evolution of its corporate identity that began in 2025, coinciding with the celebration of its 160th anniversary. The […]
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Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, who hold the title of Industrial Property Agent
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September 28, 2026
Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, new Industrial Property Agents
Last Friday, September 25, Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo received their industrial property agent certifications at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). This certification attests to their extensive knowledge of various industrial property rights, such as patents, […]
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100 percent acceptance rate for the IMVs managed by Elzaburu in R&D&I financing
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September 22, 2026
ELZABURU has achieved a 100% approval rate for the IMVs managed by its Innovation Financing division
ELZABURU appears for the first time as a consulting firm in the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities’ Report on Reasoned Reports, covering applications for 2024—fiscal year 2023—with a 100% approval rate for all Binding Reasoned Reports (IMV) it managed and included in the report. Notably, the firm processed […]
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An event organized by ICAM that brings together distinguished companies recognized for their commitment to best practices in equality
News
October 19, 2026
ELZABURU shares its best practices on equality at a meeting organized by ICAM
Madrid, October 16, 2026. – ELZABURU participated in an event organized by the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM), which brought together law firms and companies recognized with the Seal of Good Practices in Equality, as well as professionals and organizations honored with the Equality and Leadership Awards. Isabel […]
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elzaburu is a firm that specializes exclusively in industrial property and intellectual property
News
October 9, 2026
ELZABURU completes the evolution of its corporate identity with a new customer-focused website
The new website reorganizes the value proposition around customer needs and highlights the expertise and hyper-specialization of its professionals. ELZABURU launches its new website, thus completing the evolution of its corporate identity that began in 2025, coinciding with the celebration of its 160th anniversary. The […]
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Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, who hold the title of Industrial Property Agent
News
September 28, 2026
Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, new Industrial Property Agents
Last Friday, September 25, Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo received their industrial property agent certifications at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). This certification attests to their extensive knowledge of various industrial property rights, such as patents, […]
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100 percent acceptance rate for the IMVs managed by Elzaburu in R&D&I financing
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September 22, 2026
ELZABURU has achieved a 100% approval rate for the IMVs managed by its Innovation Financing division
ELZABURU appears for the first time as a consulting firm in the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities’ Report on Reasoned Reports, covering applications for 2024—fiscal year 2023—with a 100% approval rate for all Binding Reasoned Reports (IMV) it managed and included in the report. Notably, the firm processed […]
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Liability of the Applicant for Interim Measures Ordered on the Basis of Industrial/Intellectual Property Rights Following the Revocation of Such Measures
Comment
May 26, 2026
Liability of the Applicant for Interim Measures Ordered on the Basis of Industrial/Intellectual Property Rights Following the Revocation of Such Measures
Judgment of the Court of Justice of January 11, 2024, Mylan (C-473/22) Facts: This judgment arises from a request for a preliminary ruling submitted by the Finnish courts to the Court of Justice regarding the interpretation and scope of Article 9(7) of Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (“Directive 2004/48”). […]
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Software Protection and Modification of Variables During Execution
Comment
May 19, 2026
Software Protection and Modification of Variables During Execution
Judgment of the Court of Justice of October 17, 2024, Sony (C-159/23). Facts: The case involves a dispute between Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd (“Sony”), the distributor of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) console and its games, and Datel Design and Development Ltd (“Datel”), a manufacturer of accessories and complementary software such as Action Replay PSP and Tilt […]
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Conflict Between a Protected Wine Designation and an Earlier Well-Known Trademark
Comment
May 13, 2026
Conflict Between a Protected Wine Designation and an Earlier Well-Known Trademark
Judgment of the Court of Justice of September 11, 2025, Salaparuta (C-341/24). Facts: Duca di Salaparuta S.p.A. is the owner of several trademarks that include the word “Salaparuta” for wines in Class 33, including: Italian Trademark No. 511337 SALAPARUTA, registered on July 13, 1989; European Union Trademark No. 001302835 […]
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Rights Management by Independent Management Operators
Comment
May 11, 2026
Rights Management by Independent Management Organizations.
Judgment of the Court of Justice of March 21, 2024, Jamendo (C-10/22). Facts: The judgment arises from the dispute between Liberi editori e autori (“LEA”) and Jamendo regarding the intermediary activities that Jamendo is carrying out in the field of copyright in Italy, enabling authors and rights holders of […]
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Liability of the Applicant for Interim Measures Ordered on the Basis of Industrial/Intellectual Property Rights Following the Revocation of Such Measures
Comment
May 26, 2026
Liability of the Applicant for Interim Measures Ordered on the Basis of Industrial/Intellectual Property Rights Following the Revocation of Such Measures
Judgment of the Court of Justice of January 11, 2024, Mylan (C-473/22) Facts: This judgment arises from a request for a preliminary ruling submitted by the Finnish courts to the Court of Justice regarding the interpretation and scope of Article 9(7) of Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (“Directive 2004/48”). […]
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Software Protection and Modification of Variables During Execution
Comment
May 19, 2026
Software Protection and Modification of Variables During Execution
Judgment of the Court of Justice of October 17, 2024, Sony (C-159/23). Facts: The case involves a dispute between Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd (“Sony”), the distributor of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) console and its games, and Datel Design and Development Ltd (“Datel”), a manufacturer of accessories and complementary software such as Action Replay PSP and Tilt […]
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Conflict Between a Protected Wine Designation and an Earlier Well-Known Trademark
Comment
May 13, 2026
Conflict Between a Protected Wine Designation and an Earlier Well-Known Trademark
Judgment of the Court of Justice of September 11, 2025, Salaparuta (C-341/24). Facts: Duca di Salaparuta S.p.A. is the owner of several trademarks that include the word “Salaparuta” for wines in Class 33, including: Italian Trademark No. 511337 SALAPARUTA, registered on July 13, 1989; European Union Trademark No. 001302835 […]
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Rights Management by Independent Management Operators
Comment
May 11, 2026
Rights Management by Independent Management Organizations.
Judgment of the Court of Justice of March 21, 2024, Jamendo (C-10/22). Facts: The judgment arises from the dispute between Liberi editori e autori (“LEA”) and Jamendo regarding the intermediary activities that Jamendo is carrying out in the field of copyright in Italy, enabling authors and rights holders of […]
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148 pages
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2023 Yearbook
76 pages
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115 pages
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201 pages
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