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.”
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ceased to be a technological experiment and has become part of the daily lives of legal professionals. From case law research to contract analysis, AI-based tools have been integrated into law firms' work, changing the way information is organized and advice is delivered. But its incorporation forces us to rethink what it means today to practice law with rigor, transparency, and efficiency. The Madrid Bar Association has developed an ICAM Guide to Good Practices for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession, which we summarize in this article and which can help us make responsible use of artificial intelligence in the legal field. 1. Understand before applying The first mistake is to delegate tasks to AI without knowing how it works. Before introducing any tool, it's important to understand what it does, what its limitations are, and in what scenarios it truly adds value. Technological literacy becomes an essential skill for the modern lawyer: knowing what biases a model can carry, how its results are trained, and what risks its use entails. 2. Identify appropriate tasks Not everything can or should be automated. AI has already proven useful in functions such as document classification or legal text summaries. However, other activities—for example, interpreting regulations or defining a procedural strategy—require human judgment and should not be outsourced to an algorithm. The golden rule: Use technology to gain agility, without compromising the quality of advice or client confidentiality. 3. Building a Hybrid Professional Culture Today's lawyer needs to master both legal and technological language. This involves training teams, establishing usage protocols, and fostering a culture where AI is seen as a support, not a substitute. It's about combining legal precision with technical knowledge to strengthen customer confidence. 4. Establish internal governance Integrating AI into a firm requires defining responsibilities and controls. What tools are authorized? Who audits your results? How is the traceability of information guaranteed? Answering these questions is not a bureaucratic procedure, but rather a measure of professional and reputational protection. A mistake in this area not only creates legal risks, it can also seriously affect the firm's credibility. 5. Complying with the new regulatory framework The European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act) marks a turning point. Establish risk categories, require transparency, and document decisions made using AI systems. For law firms, this means auditing tools, assessing risks, and assuming that responsible technology management is part of professional due diligence. 6. Expanding Client Advice The impact of AI is not only reflected in internal practices: it also changes what clients demand. Companies across all sectors use it in recruitment, staff selection, and data management processes. The lawyer must translate technological risks into legal risks and ensure that solutions are explainable and auditable. This function goes beyond the norm: it is about preserving trust and reputation. 7. Exercise ethical judgment Speed cannot sacrifice rigor. Every decision about the use of AI must be documented and communicated honestly. Professional ethics, in this context, are demonstrated both in the arguments presented and in the way technological tools are used. Artificial intelligence is no longer a "possible future," but a reality in the workplace. Its responsible use requires knowledge, prudence and strategic vision. More than a threat, it's an opportunity: to modernize legal practice without abandoning the values that have always defined the profession. Mabel Klimt, managing partner.
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 7, 2025.- ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been awarded the Seal of Good Practices in Equality by the Illustrious Bar Association of Madrid (ICAM). The award was presented during a gala held within the framework of the XII Summit of Women Jurists and was collected by Mabel Klimt, Managing Partner of Elzaburu; Isabel Gómez Patón, Head of HR; Elisa Prieto, Head of Knowledge Management and Guiomar González, Head of Marketing and Communication. The Seals of Good Practices in Equality were created in 2019 by the Equality Commission of the ICAM and “seek to make visible and reward those initiatives that promote a more equitable environment in the practice of law”. For Mabel Klimt, “it is an honor to receive this distinction that recognizes the advances of our firm in favor of equality; Currently, at Elzaburu, four of the firm's five corporate areas are led by a female professional and more than 30% of the partners are women. And we are going to continue moving forward in this direction so that talent and effort are the determining factors for professional growth, regardless of gender." This was the second edition of these equality awards in which the Jury has highlighted the high level of the candidates presented, which reflects the growing commitment of the legal sector to equality and female leadership. Vicente Magro, Supreme Court Judge; and Cristina Sancho, President of the Aranzadi La Ley Foundation, received the ICAM individual Equality and Leadership awards. And Mª Emilia Casas, the first woman to preside over the Constitutional Court, received the ICAM Medal of Honour "for her contribution to the advancement of equality and law in Spain."
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming our lives for decades through automation and mechanization processes. From personalized ads to algorithms on platforms like Netflix, this technology is already part of our daily lives. However, generative AI has represented a paradigm shift by being able to create content on its own, generating a revolution in the creative and cultural industries, especially in the audiovisual sector. The Impact of Generative AI on Cinema Cinema, as an industry based on intellectual property, faces significant challenges in the face of generative AI that experts have not yet been able to solve. Some argue that creations using this technology are not protectable, as regulations require human intervention in order for intellectual property to be protected. While others argue that the author is the one who provides the prompter. However, under current regulations, the person who formulates an idea is not considered its author, so this debate about authorship remains open and has profound implications for the future of the industry. Adaptation and Response of Film Professionals to Artificial Intelligence Faced with uncertainty, film professionals have opted for two main paths: Restriction and control: Some prefer to limit the use of generative AI until clearer regulatory frameworks are established. Experimentation and change: Others see AI as an opportunity to push the boundaries of creativity and explore new forms of production. Generative AI, a global phenomenon The recent entry into force of the European Regulation on Artificial Intelligence raises questions about how this issue is regulated in other key markets such as the United States, the mecca of cinema. Although the differences are minor, the EU focuses on protecting privacy and preventing intrusion, reflecting a shared concern at a global level. Cinema, as an industry with an international vocation, cannot ignore the impact of generative AI. Major platforms are already promoting local productions with global reach, demonstrating that these technologies have the potential to transform current dynamics. The democratization of audiovisual creation One of the most promising aspects of generative AI is its ability to democratize content creation. Now, individual creators can also access advanced tools, reducing the technical and financial barriers that previously limited quality production. Technical professionals are exploring these tools in pre- and post-production, achieving surprising results. However, this raises new questions about intellectual property rights in an environment where human-machine collaboration redefines the boundaries of creativity. Legal aspects of generative AI in entertainment The relationship between generative AI and intellectual property is especially delicate in the audiovisual sector. For example, some actors are including clauses in their contracts to prohibit the use of their image in AI training or the generation of content without their authorization. In this regard, many platforms are already incorporating restrictions into their contracts, showing a cautious stance while legislation evolves. Towards a regulated and sustainable future for Generative AI The development of a balanced regulatory framework will be key to ensuring the sustainability of the audiovisual sector. Regulation that takes into account the interests of creators, companies and viewers, allowing this technological revolution to boost creativity without jeopardizing the economic viability of the industry. The combination of human talent and generative AI tools can lead to an unprecedented explosion of creativity, provided that legal and ethical challenges are addressed responsibly. Mabel Klimt, managing partner 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.
Mabel Klimt continues as managing partner of the firm. The until now president, Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu, will continue to serve as the Operations Directorate. Alfonso Diez de Rivera Elzaburu is the new president of ELZABURU. He is a lawyer and industrial property agent and European patent agent. He and his predecessor are brothers and descendants of the family that founded the firm more than 150 years ago. The replacement is part of a planned process of alternating functions and has the objective of continuing the path of growth and internal strengthening of the Firm. For the new president, the focus will be on offering the best solutions and services to build loyalty among current customers and attract new business: “I assume this responsibility with enormous enthusiasm and with the peace of mind of knowing that we have great human capital that also has with the excellence that we have been developing in the work methods and processes over all these years.” After a fruitful management, Ignacio Diez de Rivera gives up the presidency to focus on the Operations Department and continue leading the technological and digital transformation of ELZABURU. This area has generated projects as important as ELZACLOUD and has optimized the digitalization of the office in the management of processes and files. “We have been technological pioneers and spearheads of the sector, and we have the challenge of continuing to innovate to adapt to market demands quickly and efficiently.” This change in the presidency aligns with the exciting revolution that the firm undertook two years ago. For the managing partner, Mabel Klimt, “we follow the roadmap that we set for ourselves then, with the same enthusiasm and facing new challenges: maintaining growth in clients and services in a sustainable and responsible way and being the reference for clients and colleagues in the legal advice on all types of intangibles.” The company will continue to promote research in emerging areas, such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse or the blockchain, and will continue to launch innovative projects that will be announced in the coming months. 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
Elzaburu once again among the best firms in Spain in various categories of Industrial and Intellectual Property. The Leaders League ranking places us as a Leading Firm and highlights the work of our professionals in the categories of: – Copyright and Design: Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, Mabel Klimt and Antonio Castán – Trademark registrations: Luis Baz – Trademark litigation: Antonio Castán – Patent registrations: Patricia Salama – Patent litigation: Antonio Castán We are also recommended in Technology, with a special mention to the work of our managing partner Mabel Klimt. Congratulations to the entire Elzaburu team and especially to our clients who trust our work, effort and dedication day after day.
Madrid, July 1, 2022.- ELZABURU, a firm specialized in industrial and intellectual property and information technologies, has been chosen for the third consecutive year as Best Intellectual Property Firm in the awards given by Expansión Jurídico. The award was collected by Ignacio Diez de Rivera and Mabel Klimt. The awards ceremony was held at the Duques de Pastrana Complex in Madrid and was chaired by the mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida. This year's edition has broken all participation records, receiving more than 300 applications from a hundred legal firms. In his speech, the mayor assured that “legal certainty and deregulation are key to attracting investment. We can feel proud that Madrid is one of the great capitals of Law.” Ana I. Pereda, director of Expansion, agreed with the mayor that legal certainty is a factor in attracting investments and creating businesses. In the words of Ignacio Diez de Rivera, President of ELZABURU and descendant of the founding family, “it is an honor to receive this award for the third consecutive year, which recognizes our ability to adapt a firm created more than 150 years ago to the new demands of a market in constant technological and social renewal.” For Mabel Klimt, Managing Partner, “this award is the result of the work of an extraordinary human team and confirms that we are in the right direction of our exciting revolution.” ELZABURU is a firm specialized in industrial and intellectual property, whose mission is to protect, defend and highlight the innovation and creations of its clients. It has a team of 150 professionals made up of lawyers and technical experts from various areas (engineers, chemists, biologists, biotechnologists, physicists, etc.), who advise, manage and control the legal defense and protection of rights at all stages. of intangible assets. The firm was the first Spanish firm to obtain community customs protection. It manages more than 34.000 trademarks of Spanish companies outside our borders with more than 1.500 disputes processed or ongoing. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Margarita García Díaz-Varela MGD@elzaburu.es Tel.: 673 13 01 04 Javier Herreros jherreros@goodwill.es Tel.: 626 20 73 22