Madrid, March 25, 2026 – ELZABURU has once again been recognized as one of the leading firms in Industrial and Intellectual Property in Spain by the international directory Legal 500, consolidating its position in comprehensive advice in this field. In this edition, the firm particularly strengthens its position in the area of ​​Trademarks and consolidates its presence in Patents and Copyright, three key pillars in the management and protection of intangible assets. Adding to this recognition is a particularly significant achievement: direct client feedback through the Client Satisfaction Index (NPS®), where ELZABURU achieves the highest levels. This result reflects not only the technical quality of the advice, but also differentiating aspects such as personalized service, agility, and the ability to deliver real value in every project. The Legal 500 directory also includes client testimonials obtained independently by its research team, highlighting the firm's work in various areas: Trademarks: “They have a thorough understanding of the client's inner workings and are known in the sector for their dedication to delivering the best possible service.” Patents: “They stand out for their years of experience, making them leaders in the sector. Their lawyers not only master the legal aspects but also understand scientific claims and design patent strategies tailored to our needs.” Copyright: “Mabel Klimt has many years of experience, professionalism, problem-solving skills, and practicality in addressing situations and difficulties presented by different projects.” At an individual level, Legal 500 highlights several professionals from the firm: Mabel Klimt, recognized as a Leading Partner in Copyright; Enrique Armijo Chávarri, recognized as a Leading Partner in Patents. Additionally, the following have been included in the various rankings by area: Trademarks: Luis Baz, Carlos Morán, Enrique Armijo, and Ana Donate. Patents: Enrique Armijo, Ruth Sánchez, Colm Ahern, Pedro Saturio, and Alba Mª López. Copyright: Mabel Klimt, Enrique Armijo, Carlos Morán, Alba Mª López, and Inés de Casas. This recognition highlights the strength of ELZABURU's team and its multidisciplinary approach to advising on industrial and intellectual property, as well as its ability to support companies in the protection, defense, and strategic exploitation of their intangible assets.

Madrid, March 19, 2026 – ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been ranked in Band 1 in the “Patent & Trademark Agents” category of the prestigious British directory Chambers & Partners Europe. This category, created in 2021 to specifically analyze intellectual property agencies, provides benchmark information on the highest-rated lawyers and law firms whose legal services can be contracted in Spain. Elzaburu is the only Spanish firm to be ranked in Band 1 in this category. Elzaburu is also listed in the Spain: Intellectual Property category of Chambers Global, where three of its professionals have been recognized: Mabel Klimt in Copyright, and Enrique Armijo and Luis Baz in Trademarks. Furthermore, Elzaburu has been listed in the directory for 27 consecutive years since its founding in 1989, thus consolidating its position as a leading firm in industrial and intellectual property. These awards are the result of Elzaburu's commitment to excellence and innovation in Industrial and Intellectual Property. Elzaburu maintains an active litigation practice, which it complements with its renowned expertise in patent and trademark prosecution and management. Chambers & Partners is headquartered in London and publishes rankings and lists of legal entities and professionals. It employs over 200 editors in London, who conduct research and interviews in more than 20 languages ​​and publishes its rankings in over 185 jurisdictions.

Mabel Klimt, Enrique Armijo, and Luis Baz are once again featured in Chambers Madrid, February 13, 2026. – ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been ranked in Band 3 in the Chambers Global Guide 2026, in the Intellectual Property category of the prestigious British directory. Elzaburu has been included in this ranking for 27 consecutive years, reinforcing its position as one of the leading firms in industrial and intellectual property. The firms included were selected based on independent research, recommendations from in-house legal professionals, and the opinions of other highly regarded lawyers in the field. Regarding the firm's professionals, Chambers recognizes Mabel Klimt in Band 4, in the Copyrights category; as well as Enrique Armijo in Band 3 and Luis Baz in Band 5, in Trademarks. Armijo has accumulated 15 nominations in the guide, Baz 9, and Klimt 8. These accolades are the result of Elzaburu's commitment to excellence and innovation in Industrial and Intellectual Property. Elzaburu maintains an active litigation practice, complemented by its renowned expertise in patent and trademark prosecution and management. Within this Chambers guide, the Intellectual Property division specifically evaluates teams and professionals working in copyright, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intangible assets, assigning them "bands" that reflect their level of excellence and global recognition in this area of ​​law. Chambers & Partners is headquartered in London and publishes lists and rankings of legal entities and professionals. It employs over 200 editors who conduct research and interviews in more than 20 languages ​​and offers its rankings in over 185 jurisdictions.

Seven professionals from the firm have been recognized in this year's edition. Madrid, January 29, 2026. – ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been recognized with the Gold Position in Prosecution and the Silver Position in Litigation in the World Trademark Review 2026 directory, the international guide that distinguishes the most outstanding firms and professionals in brand strategy and management. Regarding the firm's professionals, the guide highlights Luis Baz with the Prosecution Gold award, as an expert in trademark prosecution, describing him as “a profound strategist with extensive experience in availability searches and global registrability assessments, which guarantees the protection of trademarks and ensures their development and growth.” It also highlights Miguel Ángel Medina, “who exercises absolute mastery in trademark law with a comprehensive commercial perspective,” and Javier Úbeda-Romero, whom it identifies as a leading figure in trademark prosecution; both are recognized in this year's edition with the Prosecution Silver award. The board also recognizes Carlos Morán, “the architect of dismantling counterfeiting networks with surgical precision,” and Enrique Armijo, “a litigator of formidable reputation who masters litigation thanks to his decades of experience,” with the Litigation Silver award. Cristina Arroyo receives the Prosecution Bronze award “for her understanding and ability to connect complex legal issues with broader business objectives, providing solutions that are legally sound and commercially astute.” And Fernando Ilardia is recognized with the Litigation Bronze award “for his ability to bring a rare combination of technical depth and pragmatism to brand strategy, as well as for his capacity to balance rigor with market realities.” WTR 100 highlights that “Elzaburu is undoubtedly the best intellectual property firm in Spain and the one that offers the most consistent level of excellence. What sets it apart is its comprehensive approach to intellectual property: it brings together under one roof legal, technical and strategic expertise, as well as a deep understanding of how intellectual property works in real business environments.”

Madrid, November 13, 2025 – ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has achieved excellent results in the Best Lawyers in Spain awards, a professional recognition based on the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional capabilities of their colleagues within the same geographic area and legal practice. With 35 lawyers and technical experts referenced and a total of 43 mentions, ELZABURU consolidates its position as the industrial and intellectual property firm with the most recognized professionals in this edition, thus reinforcing its leading position in the Spanish market. Regarding the individuals referenced in this year's edition, these are the ELZABURU professionals who appear in the ranking: Intellectual Property Law: Colm Ahern, Agustín Alguacil, Mónica Amores, Enrique Armijo, Cristina Arroyo, Luis Baz, Luis Beneyto, Catherine Bonzom, Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu, Alfonso Diez de Rivera Elzaburu, Cristina Espín, Mercedes García, Irene Gascón, Fernando Ilardia, Mabel Klimt, Xavier Lamíquiz, Miguel Ángel Medina, Carlos Morán, Tránsito Ruiz, Francisco J. Sáez, José Ignacio San Martín, Ruth Sánchez, Ana Sanz, Pedro Saturio, Rosa Torrecillas, Cristina Velasco and Manolo Mínguez. Litigation: Enrique Armijo, Alba Mª López, and Carlos Morán; Information Technology: Ruth Benito; Privacy & Data Protection: Ruth Benito; Technology Law: Ruth Benito; Communications Law: Mabel Klimt; Entertainment Law: Mabel Klimt; Competition: Carlos Morán. Regarding the Ones to Watch distinction, which recognizes lawyers in the early stages of their careers who have already demonstrated outstanding excellence in their legal practice, the recipients were: María Cadarso and Alberto Gallo in Litigation; and Inés de Casas, Sara Navarro, Paloma Querol, and, again, Alberto Gallo, in Intellectual Property. Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, thorough, rational, and transparent survey process designed to obtain meaningful and substantive assessments of the quality of legal services. According to this organization, “the quality of a peer-review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.”

Madrid, July 17, 2025. ELZABURU, the leading firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has obtained a notable presence in all five Intellectual Property categories in the 2025 edition of the Leaders League ranking. This recognition consolidates ELZABURU as a leading firm in Spain in the field of industrial and intellectual property and innovation, underscoring the strength of its teams, its highly specialized approach, and its ability to offer comprehensive advice to both national and international clients. In particular, ELZABURU has been recognized as the only Spanish firm at the top of the ranking in the area of ​​Trademark Registration, which demonstrates its leadership position in this field. In addition, the firm has been distinguished in other key categories: Leader in: Patent Litigation Patent Registration Trademark Registration Excellent in: Copyright Trademark Litigation Valuable Practice in: Data Protection In addition, several professionals from the firm have been individually recognized for their career and contribution in these areas: Enrique Armijo Chávarri, Partner of the Legal Department. Luis Baz Baz, Partner in the Trademark practice. Carlos Morán, Partner in the Legal practice. Colm Ahern, Partner in the Legal practice. Francisco Javier Sáez, Partner in the Patent practice. Ruth Sánchez, Partner in the Patent practice. Pedro Saturio Carrasco, Associate Partner in the Patent practice. Mabel Klimt, Managing Partner of Elzaburu and Director of the Legal practice. Ruth Benito Martín, Of Counsel. Prepared by the authors based on the results of the Leaders League 2025 ranking. At ELZABURU, we appreciate the trust of our clients and renew our commitment to professional excellence, the defense of innovation, and the protection of knowledge. This recognition reinforces ELZABURU's position as one of the leading firms in legal and strategic advice on industrial and intellectual property matters and endorses its role as a trusted partner for companies that invest in the value of intangibles as a driver of development and competitiveness.

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.

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.

With the start of the 2024-2025 La Liga season in Spain, football fans are looking forward to what figures like Kylian Mbappé will bring to the playing fields. But beyond the goals and plays, there is a growing phenomenon in the world of football that is attracting the attention not only of fans, but also of lawyers specialized in Industrial Property: the tendency of footballers to register their iconic celebrations as brands. Why are footballers recording their celebrations? In the world of sports, especially in football, celebrations after scoring a goal have become a personal hallmark for many players. These not only serve to express emotion, but have become distinctive elements that fans immediately associate with a particular player. Kylian Mbappé, for example, has applied to register his famous goal celebration as a trademark, obtaining several registrations both in his country, France, and throughout the European Union through the EUIPO. Figurative trademark of Kylian Mbappé 017157355 (EUIPO) French trademark of Kylian Mbappé 4978108 The interest in registering celebrations as trademarks lies in the ability to protect and monetize these unique expressions. A registered trademark gives the owner the exclusive right to use that celebration in commercial products, licenses and other forms of economic exploitation. This becomes a valuable asset for footballers, who can diversify their income beyond their sporting activity. Requirements for registering a celebration as a trademark The process of registering a celebration as a trademark does not differ much from the registration of any other distinctive sign. According to current regulations, trademarks can include words, drawings, letters, figures, colors, shapes of the product or its packaging, or sounds, as long as they serve to distinguish the products or services of one company from those of others. For a celebration to be registered as a trademark, it must meet certain requirements. 1. Be graphically representable First of all, it must be graphically representable. This implies that the celebration can be a figurative mark (a static image), a movement mark (an animation), or even multimedia, such as a combination of video and sound. Some notable examples outside of football include the famous image of Michael Jordan known as “Jumpman,” trademarked by Nike, or, outside of sports, the motion trademark trademarked by Twitter with moving hearts. Michael Jordan's figurative trademark known as 'Jumpman' registered by Nike 000277913 (EUIPO) 2. Comply with the trademark registrability criteria Although these registrations demonstrate that it is possible to protect gestures, movements and multimedia combinations, we must not forget that they must also comply with the registrability criteria (distinctive character, are not contrary to public order, do not generate confusion, etc.) What are the legal implications? Registering a celebration as a trademark gives the owner exclusive rights over its use in the commercial field. This means that, in theory, a footballer could ban other players from using his trademarked celebration on products or services without his consent. However, it is important to note that these rights only apply in the economic sphere, not in the sporting sphere. That is, if another player performs the same celebration in a match, he would not be infringing the trademark. On the other hand, although a celebration can be registered as a trademark, it does not necessarily meet the originality requirements required by the Consolidated Text of the Intellectual Property Law to be considered a work protected by copyright. This is because intellectual creations require a significant degree of originality, something that can be difficult to demonstrate in the case of repetitive gestures or movements. However, if a footballer had not obtained a trademark registration, he could still argue that his intellectual property rights have been infringed if someone uses his gesture in an unauthorized and lucrative way. In some cases, there could also be a claim for violation of the right to honor, personal and family privacy, or one's own image, as established by Organic Law 1/1982. In short, the registration of celebrations as trademarks is just one of the many strategies that athletes and clubs use to protect and exploit their image and reputation. Footballers often register their signature, name or initials as a trademark, with the aim of ensuring their legacy and maximizing their income in an increasingly competitive environment. But we'll talk about that in another article… Luis Baz, Director of the Brand Area at ELZABURU