Madrid, October 9, 2024 – Elzaburu, a firm specializing in Industrial and Intellectual Property, strengthens its area of patents software and technology with the aim of responding to the rapid growth of the industry.
This strategy is reinforced with the incorporation of Juan de Justo Comesaña, a graduate in Applied Physics from the UAM, is a European Patent Attorney, specializing in the protection of technological developments and software.
Software, the engine of global growth
The software sector has established itself as a key driver of global and Spanish economic growth.
During the pandemic, this industry grew by 2.7%, mainly thanks to technological developments such as Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), a subset of software. Such has been its growth that, according to the latest report from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), more than 25% of all existing GenAI patents were filed in 2023, with an 800% increase in applications since 2017.
In the words of Ruth Sanchez, Partner in Elzaburu's patent practice, “Generative AI represents a revolution comparable to, or even greater than, that of the Internet. As this technology advances, the challenges also increase, and Industrial and Intellectual Property becomes an essential pillar to protect the interests of creators and companies.”
Software patents: a technical and strategic challenge
Patents for computer-implemented inventions, such as those based on software, require specialized treatment to overcome the strict patentability requirements. In particular, they must demonstrate technical character, novelty and inventive step. This requires an expert approach in drafting the specification, to maximize the chances of it being granted.
Faced with this challenge, Elzaburu incorporates Juan de Justo Comesaña, a graduate in Applied Physics from the UAM and a European Patent Attorney, with the aim of strengthening this strategic area and providing clients with the necessary advice to maximize the chances of success in protecting their innovations.
A commitment to the technological future
In a context where inventions combine software, hardware and AI models, the complexity of protecting these intangibles is increasing. Elzaburu's commitment is clear: to continue supporting its clients in every step of the protection of their intangibles.
With this addition and the strengthening of its Patents Area, Elzaburu reaffirms its leadership as a strategic partner for companies and creators in the protection of their intangible assets, essential in an era marked by the technological revolution.
