Madrid, June 2, 2025. ELZABURU has once again been recognized in the 2025 edition of the prestigious international directory IAM Patent 1000, which identifies the best firms and professionals in the field of patents worldwide. The firm maintains its strong position in the main categories: Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution, both in the Silver Tier, as well as in Patent Transactions. This recognition consolidates ELZABURU's position as a leading firm in the field of industrial and intellectual property in Spain and highlights the technical and legal quality of its specialized teams. The directory emphasizes that "Elzaburu is a longstanding law firm that is inseparable from the very core of Spanish intellectual property," underscoring its ability to combine deep technical expertise with outstanding litigation practice. In addition, the IAM Patent 1000 has individually recognized five of its professionals: Enrique Armijo, a partner in the legal department with more than three decades of experience, has been described by the ranking as “a true IP virtuoso who brings rich experience and distinguished expertise as a litigator as part of leading firms across the world.” Carlos Morán, also a partner in the legal department, has been highlighted for “a stellar track record (completing 30 years as a patent attorney) as a strong defense force for patrons seeking to protect their patents and leverage them for growth in their field.” Colm Ahern, a partner in the legal department, has been recognized for his technical profile as an engineer: “He is able to secure favorable results, thanks to his specialist insight across a plethora of highly complex technical fields, ranging from telecommunications and pharmaceuticals, to mechanical devices and solar energy.” Ruth Sánchez, partner in the Patent Practice, leads the Patents business area and was recognized in the ranking for “leveraging her wealth of technical prowess as an industrial engineer to establish a robust prosecution practice that tackles every aspect of pressing patent matters in the Spanish market.” Francisco Javier Sáez, partner in the Patent Practice, was praised as “an excellent practitioner with expertise in three distinct fields: chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and mechanics. He is highly diligent and hardworking, and his ability to secure patents at a rapid pace is unparalleled. His communication with clients is exemplary, and this contributes to the exceptional quality of his work. Truly, Francisco's dedication and efficiency are beyond commendable.” ELZABURU's continued presence in the IAM Patent 1000 ranking reaffirms its commitment to professional excellence, technical rigor, and the strategic defense of industrial property rights in an increasingly competitive and globalized environment.

Madrid, May 20, 2025. The prestigious WIPR Leaders directory, compiled by WIPR – World IP Review, has recognized seven ELZABURU professionals as leaders in the field of Industrial and Intellectual Property. With this figure, the firm represents half of the 14 Spanish professionals selected this year, consolidating its position as the firm with the largest national presence in the directory. This international ranking selects the most outstanding lawyers in areas such as patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, and trade secrets in more than 80 countries, following a rigorous research process that assesses experience, landmark cases, reputation in the sector, and additional contributions such as publications or teaching. The ELZABURU professionals included this year are: Mabel Klimt (Managing Partner), included for her track record in copyright; and Enrique Armijo Chávarri (Legal Partner), recognized for her expertise in trademarks, patents, copyright, and industrial designs. Carlos Morán (Partner, Legal Department), recognized for his experience in trademarks, patents, copyright, and industrial designs. Colm Ahern (Partner, Legal Department), recognized for his expertise in the field of patents. Luis Baz Baz (Partner, Trademark Department), recognized for his work in trademark matters. Ruth Sánchez (Partner, Patent Department), recognized in the patent practice. Ruth Benito Martín (Of Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection), recognized for her specialization in trade secrets. Source: Prepared by the authors based on WIPR Leaders 2025. The 2025 edition of WIPR Leaders inaugurates a new, more selective and qualitative era, abandoning a volume-based approach to focus solely on the profiles with the greatest projection and global reputation. Each inclusion is supported by the opinions of colleagues and clients, thus guaranteeing the excellence of the selected professionals. This recognition reaffirms ELZABURU's commitment to legal excellence, specialization, and the strategic defense of its clients' intangible assets in an increasingly complex and globalized environment.

No, this isn't a science fiction movie. Organic Law 3/1 of January 2025, on the efficiency of the public justice system in all matters pertaining to the new Means of Adequate Dispute Resolution (MASC), came into force on April 7rd. This means that, from now on, it will no longer be possible to file a civil lawsuit if the dispute has not first been resolved through one of the alternative means proposed by the law. In these last three months, the expression "procedural requirement," so typical of procedural law, has become famous. The legislator, by giving the ADRs this status, has elevated "the temple of Concord" above the "temple of Justice." We said that this is not a movie, but the reality is that it could well be a "remake." Civil justice already had this formula, through the Judicial Conciliation Act, until the 1984 reform that transformed it into an optional procedure. And, by the way, with general applause. The impact on Industrial and Intellectual Property litigation The unknowns that now arise for Industrial and Intellectual Property litigation, and which our Litigation lawyers will be commenting on over the coming weeks, are many: Are we facing one of those changes that are made so that everything remains the same, so that they will continue to be used in practice, with the appropriate updates, such means common ones like the prior injunction? Will these MASC be interpreted by the courts as unrecoverable defects? How will professional firms deal with MASC and the new services they entail? Let's hope, in any case, that MASC Day, even though it's not the title of a film and despite its remake feel, doesn't end up becoming a piece of experimental cinema that bewilders fans. Enrique Armijo (Partner in the legal department at Elzaburu) and Carlos Morán (Partner in the legal department at Elzaburu).

Madrid, March 27, 2025 – ELZABURU has once again been recognized by The Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international legal directories, as one of the leading firms in Industrial and Intellectual Property in Spain. In this year's edition, ELZABURU has renewed its position in the trademark area and has received strong references in copyright, patents, and privacy and data protection. In the trademark area, Luis Baz, Enrique Armijo, Carlos Morán, and Manuel Mínguez were recognized in Tier 1. The firm's excellence in trademark portfolio management and conflict prevention was highlighted. They stand out for their excellence in the management of trademark portfolios, as well as in the pre-litigation and litigation phases. The Legal 500 also highlighted ELZABURU's positioning in the management and protection of Spanish and European patents in Tier 2, recognizing the work of Ruth Sánchez, Francisco Javier Sáez, Pedro Saturio, and Enrique Armijo. "With extensive experience in patent prosecution and litigation, Elzaburu is a popular choice for clients from the retail, aerospace, and automotive sectors, among others. The group is well positioned to advise on the management and protection of Spanish and European patents." Regarding copyright, referenced in Tier 3, the firm's Managing Partner once again stands out as a Leader, joined by Enrique Armijo, Carlos Morán, and Inés de Casas in this area. 'With a strong presence in the media and entertainment sectors, Elzaburu is a firm choice for production companies and video gaming clients seeking assistance with IP rights purchases, licensing agreements, disputes, and regulatory compliance.' Finally, the board also recognized ELZABURU as a firm to watch in the area of ​​privacy and data protection, highlighting the work of Ruth Benito. Elzaburu has an active partner in Ruth Benito Martín, who specializes in personal data privacy and protection. Her work encompasses data protection impact assessments, risk analysis, regulatory, and contentious matters. This recognition reflects the quality and talent of the professionals who make up the firm, as well as its ability to adapt to the changing needs of its clients and the legal environment.

Madrid, January 30, 2025 – Elzaburu has been recognized in the prestigious World Trademark Review 2025 ranking with the highest GOLD distinction in the categories of “Prosecution and Strategy” and “Enforcement and Litigation”, consolidating its position as one of the leading firms in the field of intellectual property. The WTR 1000 is a global ranking that annually recognizes the best firms and professionals in the field of trademarks and industrial property, based on an exhaustive analysis that includes the opinion of clients, experts and the evaluation of success stories. In its 2025 edition, WTR 1000 has described Elzaburu as “an undisputed leader in the field of intellectual property, with a team of specialists who perfectly master trademark provisions. The firm stands out for its excellence in litigation and strategic trademark management, in addition to having a solid track record in the fight against piracy and counterfeiting.” Likewise, seven of the firm’s professionals have also been individually recognised in this year’s ranking: “Prosecution and Strategy” category Luis Baz – GOLD Javier Úbeda-Romero and Miguel Ángel Medina – SILVER Cristina Arroyo – BRONZE “Enforcement and Litigation” category Enrique Armijo and Carlos Morán – SILVER Fernando Ilardia – BRONZE Among the distinguished lawyers, Luis Baz has stood out for his leadership in the area of ​​“Trademark Prosecution”, where he has more than 30 years of experience. Fernando Ilardia has been recognised for his specialisation in the management and protection of intellectual property portfolios of large multinationals, successfully representing clients before the OEPM and EUIPO. In the area of ​​litigation, Enrique Armijo and Carlos Morán have been singled out as experts in the resolution of unfair competition cases and highly complex international litigation. Finally, Miguel Ángel Medina, Cristina Arroyo and Javier Úbeda-Romero have also been recognised for their key contribution to the firm's growth and prestige. This recognition reinforces Elzaburu's position as a benchmark in the intellectual property sector, highlighting its commitment to the protection, defence and valuation of intangible assets.

There are procedural reforms that are simply patches to correct deficiencies in the system or that fill gaps that practice has revealed. Others, however, are of such magnitude that they forever transform the face of litigation or judicial organization. As if it were a gift from the Three Kings, on January 7, 25 years ago, the legislator presented us with a Law that marked a before and after in the history of Spanish procedural law. What impact did Law 1/2000 on Civil Procedure have? Law 1/2000, in effect, opted for a model of civil procedure with an antagonistic profile to that which had been in force in Spain since… 1881! The law proposed such a change in the ways and manners of Civil Justice and in the habits of the professionals who operated around it (Judges, lawyers, solicitors, court clerks), that a vacatio of one year was necessary until it came into force. Our Litigation team at that time, with Enrique Armijo and Carlos Morán among them, witnessed the impact that the publication of this Law represented and the efforts of all parties to familiarize themselves with its articles and to resolve the doubts and questions that it raised. All those who were working at that time to defend industrial and intellectual property rights, having overcome the initial resistance to a paradigm shift, wholeheartedly applauded the new system. The law advocated an Anglo-Saxon model of proceedings based on principles (orality, immediacy, concentration) that fit very well with the requirements of litigation regarding patents, trademarks or copyrights. “It was a year of anxiety, hope, fear and excitement in anticipation of the new ordinary trial taking place in the forum,” Enrique Armijo reminds us. It should not be forgotten that the Law affected all spheres of claims in industrial and intellectual property: the introduction of a general process of preliminary proceedings, the explicit regulation of precautionary measures with and without hearing, the ordering of expert evidence. And a particularly exciting procedural process. “How many sleepless nights we have to deal with the challenges of oral proceedings during the preliminary hearing and the trial!” confesses Carlos Morán. How the Law has evolved since 2000 Although the Law was presented as the definitive modernisation of the Spanish civil process and enjoyed an indisputable technical perfection, time has passed and the reforms have followed their course. Suffice it to say that in these 25 years Law 1/2000 has been modified no less than 50 times. The latest one was as recent as it was produced at the beginning of the year and during the judicial vacation period, treacherously: Organic Law 1/2025, of January 2, on measures regarding the efficiency of the Public Justice Service. But this is another story. Let us pay, for the moment, a nostalgic tribute to Law 1/2000. Enrique Armijo (Partner in the legal area of ​​Elzaburu) and Carlos Morán (Partner in the legal area of ​​Elzaburu)

This September 1st marks 20 years since the launch of the European Union Trademark and Design Court, based in Alicante. At ELZABURU, we have been closely involved in the launch of this jurisdictional body, where we have been involved since the first minute. For this reason, we will celebrate its Anniversary throughout the month of September with a series of articles that allow us to remember its development, achievements and the challenges it currently faces. We invite you to join us on this journey. The origin and evolution of the Court: How is the maturity of a jurisdictional body measured? Is it simply a matter of age? Should we heed the famous tango and think that twenty years is nothing? Two decades have passed since the launch of the European Union Trademark and Designs Court and the eponymous Court in the Alicante Provincial Court on 1 September 2004. The least that can be said is that in that time the new jurisdictional body has not only grown (in scope and number of cases) but has also reproduced itself (in number of courts) and is today in a more than reasonable state of health (due to the prestige earned by its rulings).  It's not all sunshine and rainbows, that much is clear. In any path it is impossible to avoid some shadows. But overall, as we will try to highlight, we are dealing with a newly created jurisdiction that has acquired a remarkable specialization and that represents for industry and business a not insignificant option when it comes to litigation.  Specialization as the key to the success of the Trademark and Design Court in Alicante. Much of the success of this unique jurisdiction is due to the decision made by the Spanish authorities at the time to opt for the creation of a single jurisdictional body, based in Alicante, to hear the actions derived from Regulation 40/94 on the Community trademark. This was not the only possibility that the new instrument offered to States, but the concentration of these lawsuits in Alicante was consistent with the location of the then Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) in that city and constituted a guarantee for faster and more effective specialization. The starting shot was none other than the bankruptcy reform of 2003, with the modification of articles 86 bis quadri and 82.4 of the Organic Law of the Judiciary by Organic Law 8/2003; but the goal was reached with Royal Decree 1649/2004, of July 9. This was the rule that agreed to assign the functions of Community Trademark Court to the Commercial Court No. 1 of Alicante and did the same with respect to the second instance with the Eighth Section of the Provincial Court of Alicante. Rafael Fuentes Devesa and Enrique García Chamón: pioneering magistrates of the Court Those who took up the baton at that time in the commitment to a new jurisdiction were Mr. Rafael Fuentes Devesa, who was in charge of the First Commercial Court, and Mr. Enrique García Chamón, president of the Eighth Section. Both judges, who still share a courtroom, left an indelible mark on the development of this judicial body. The international projection of the Alicante Trademark Court However, the bet of this Court was not without risk. The Community trademark system (a newly created title with a single registration and effects throughout the European Union) had come into force with the first applications in 1996 and judicial involvement was key to assessing the scope of the new instrument. Not in vain, the system contemplates, depending on the criterion of competence chosen, that a Spanish court extends its jurisdiction to the entire European Union since its rulings are effective in the rest of the countries. The truth is that in a short time the court inspired so much confidence that a clear migration of trademark litigation towards Alicante could be observed. But there was still a long way to go… We will leave its subsequent evolution for the next installment. Enrique Armijo, Partner in the Litigation Area of ​​ELZABURU

It contains 13 rulings by the CJEU and the Spanish courts, presented under three headings: Facts, Statements and Commentary. They are analysed by the firm's professionals and deal with trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, piracy and plant varieties. Madrid, 28 May 2024. - ELZABURU, a firm specialising in the management of intangibles, has published the 12th edition of its European jurisprudence yearbook, which contains 13 relevant cases decided by the Court of Justice and the Spanish courts, commented on by the firm's specialists in each area. This compilation contains commented rulings on trademarks (4), copyrights (3), patents (2), designs (2), piracy (1) and plant varieties (1). Over these 12 years, the Yearbook has published a total of 337 cases from the Court of Justice of the European Union, the EU Trademark Court, the Supreme Court of the Provincial Courts, other European and Spanish courts, and the European Patent Office. This year's compilation has selected relevant cases from the Court of Justice in its interpretation of European regulations in the most varied scenarios; as well as the work of the Spanish courts, which have been joined this year, for the first time, by the civil courts to settle appeals against the resolutions of the OEPM. In this edition, 9 professionals from the firm have published their comments: Enrique Armijo, María Cadarso, Inés de Casas, Juan José Caselles, Mabel Klimt, Carlos Morán, Alessandro Pelliccioni, Pedro Saturio and Ana Sanz. The Editorial Committee of the Yearbook has been formed by Ana Donate, Margarita García, Carlos Morán, Elisa Prieto, José Ignacio San Martín and Bosco de la Vega.

The annual Mobile World Congress, the largest mobile phone and technology fair in the world, is approaching. As usual, the event will take place at the Fira de Barcelona exhibition center for 4 days, starting on Monday, February 26 and concluding on Thursday, the 29th. Given that more than 2,000 leading companies in computing, electronics and telecommunications participate in this congress, presenting new telephony products, mobile applications and software innovations worldwide, the Mobile World Congress becomes each year a scene prone to potential conflicts between companies, mainly due to possible infringements of intellectual and industrial property. For this reason, for years, the Commercial Court of Barcelona, ​​and also the EU Trademark Court of Alicante, have implemented a Guard Service and Rapid Action Protocol. This Protocol has the dual purpose of avoiding, to the extent possible, the adoption of precautionary measures without hearing the defendant and, at the same time, implementing effective measures to protect said rights. Under this Protocol, the Courts undertake to resolve on the same day of their presentation (within 24 hours) the admission of requests for preventive writings (intended to avoid the adoption of precautionary measures without a hearing of the defendant). Furthermore, they undertake to resolve requests for precautionary measures within a period of 2 days (48 hours), scheduling a hearing within 10 days if a preventive document has been presented. The Protocol will come into force on February 1 and will remain active throughout the month of February until the last day of the congress, February 29. The report on the results of the application of the Protocol published by the Courts of Barcelona and Alicante with respect to the Mobile World Congress 2023 revealed that the global number of cases registered that year had been the best in the last 4 years. This demonstrated a clear recovery in the volume and number of cases registered compared to the years before the pandemic, a progressive trend that the report predicts will continue for the next Mobile World Congress 2024. It is time for companies participating in the Mobile World Congress to anticipate and take the appropriate measures in order to ensure the protection of their rights, avoiding possible setbacks during the fair. ELZABURU has played a significant role, participating in around 25% of the cases resolved by the Courts in application of the Mobile World Congress Protocol in the last 6 years. This year, the firm will once again provide its support to clients, implementing measures both to effectively safeguard its industrial and intellectual property rights, and to avoid any risk of possible unexpected actions by third parties that could compromise its normal participation in the imminent congress. María Cadarso, Associate at ELZABURU For more information: Margarita García Díaz-Varela MGD@elzaburu.es Tel.: 673 13 01 04 | 690 36 89 98 Javier Herreros jherreros@goodwill.es Tel. : 626 20 73 22

Enrique Armijo, partner at Elzaburu comments on the incorporation of the EU Trademark Court to the Mobile World Congress protocol. Accessible at: https://confilegal.com/20190109-el-tribunal-de-marcas-de-la-ue- joins-the-guard-service-protocol-of-the-mobile-world-congress-of-barcelona/ Source: Confilegal Author/s: Enrique Armijo Chávarri [Show News]