The world of industrial property law is celebrating: *Actas de Derecho Industrial* is marking its 50th anniversary. Since its first issue in 1975, this prestigious journal has been a key reference in the study and evolution of trademark, patent, and competition law, bringing together some of the best scholarly articles and analyses of case law.
The Origin of the “Industrial Law Records”
If there is one date that marks the beginning of this work, it is undoubtedly February 22, 1975, the day the Institute of Industrial Law was established within the University of Santiago through the signing of an agreement. Since then, the “Proceedings” have been the Institute’s primary means of expression and an indispensable resource for scholars and professionals in the field of industrial property.
Behind this work stands another key figure: Carlos Fernández-Novoa, one of the great masters of trademark law and founder of the Institute. Alongside him, his disciples—the renowned “Santiago School, ” which included Elzaburu’s former partner, Jesús Gómez Montero—were the pillars of the annual publication of the “Actas” over the course of these five decades.
Likewise, this journal would not have been possible without the collaboration of another key figure, Alberto Bercovitz, and his school, the “Salamanca School, ” with Eduardo Galán Corona as its leading figure. This joint effort was reflected in the introductory remarks to the first volume in 1975.
A leading organization in the industry
The *Actas de Derecho Industrial* has always maintained a clear and highly useful structure, which has set it apart from other journals with sections devoted to research, analysis of court decisions, case law compilations, and book reviews—all focused on industrial property, intellectual property, and competition law.
Photograph of various issues of the “Actas de Derecho Industrial”
Anniversary of the “Industrial Property Acts”
On this 50th anniversary, it is only fitting to acknowledge the efforts of all those who have contributed to the continued publication of the *Actas de Derecho Industrial*. In particular, we would like to highlight the work of José Antonio Gómez Segade, the current chair of the Editorial Board, whose commitment has been instrumental in the preservation and evolution of this valuable legacy.
At ELZABURU, we have closely followed this development and are privileged to have the complete collection: 44 volumes that reflect half a century of fundamental legal doctrine and case law in Spanish. From the publication of the first volume in 1975 to the most recent one, received in December 2024.
We celebrate this milestone and thank the *Actas de Derecho Industrial* for its tremendous contribution to the study and development of industrial property law. Here’s to many more years of knowledge and excellence!