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Elzaburu is a finalist in the 2026 Legal Leadership Awards for its initiatives and talent management

October 27, 2026

ELZABURU, a finalist for “Most Attractive Firm for Talent” at the 2026 Legal Leadership Awards

ELZABURU has been selected, for the first time, as a finalist in the “Most Attractive Firm for Talent – Spain” category of the 2026 Legal Leadership Awards. On November 5, during the National Law Gala to be held at the InterContinental Madrid Hotel, the winning firm in this category will be announced. […]

An event organized by ICAM that brings together distinguished companies recognized for their commitment to best practices in equality

October 19, 2026

ELZABURU shares its best practices on equality at a meeting organized by ICAM

Madrid, October 16, 2026. – ELZABURU participated in an event organized by the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM), which brought together law firms and companies recognized with the Seal of Good Practices in Equality, as well as professionals and organizations honored with the Equality and Leadership Awards. Isabel […]

elzaburu is a firm that specializes exclusively in industrial property and intellectual property

October 9, 2026

ELZABURU completes the evolution of its corporate identity with a new customer-focused website

The new website reorganizes the value proposition around customer needs and highlights the expertise and hyper-specialization of its professionals. ELZABURU launches its new website, thus completing the evolution of its corporate identity that began in 2025, coinciding with the celebration of its 160th anniversary. The […]

Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, who hold the title of Industrial Property Agent

September 28, 2026

Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo, new Industrial Property Agents

Last Friday, September 25, Bosco de la Vega and Cristina Arroyo received their industrial property agent certifications at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). This certification attests to their extensive knowledge of various industrial property rights, such as patents, […]

100 percent acceptance rate for the IMVs managed by Elzaburu in R&D&I financing

September 22, 2026

ELZABURU has achieved a 100% approval rate for the IMVs managed by its Innovation Financing division

ELZABURU appears for the first time as a consulting firm in the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities’ Report on Reasoned Reports, covering applications for 2024—fiscal year 2023—with a 100% approval rate for all Binding Reasoned Reports (IMV) it managed and included in the report. Notably, the firm processed […]

IP STARS has once again ranked us among the top-rated firms in intellectual and industrial property in Spain

IP STARS has once again ranked us among the top-rated firms in intellectual and industrial property in Spain

IP STARS 2026, the ranking publication by Managing IP specializing in intellectual and industrial property, once again ranks ELZABURU among the highest-rated firms in Spain, with six rankings in various practice areas and two Tier 1 rankings. In this edition, ELZABURU earned a Tier 1 ranking in Trade Mark Prosecution and Trade […]

ELZABURU, Best Intellectual Property Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards

ELZABURU, Best Intellectual Property Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards

Madrid, July 1, 2025. – For the seventh consecutive year, ELZABURU has been honored with the Expansión Jurídico Award for Best Intellectual and Industrial Property Law Firm in Spain, an award that recognizes the firm’s standing and contributions in the field of intellectual and industrial property in the […]

ELZABURU, recognized once again by the Financial Times as one of Europe's leading patent firms

ELZABURU, recognized once again by the Financial Times as one of Europe's leading patent firms

Madrid, June 16, 2026. ELZABURU has once again been recognized by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s leading patent law firms. The firm has once again been included in the “Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2026” ranking, compiled in collaboration with Statista, which features only 12 Spanish firms. In this new […]

The Course on European Patent Law is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a commemorative event

The Course on European Patent Law is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a commemorative event

On July 2, a commemorative event will be held at the EOI headquarters, with representatives from institutions, companies, law firms, faculty members, and alumni of the program in attendance. Madrid, June 12, 2026.—The headquarters of the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) will host a commemorative event on July 2 to mark the […]

ELZABURU, Recognized as the Best Intellectual Property Firm in Spain by Best Lawyers

ELZABURU, Recognized as the Best Intellectual Property Firm in Spain by Best Lawyers

Madrid, June 4, 2026. ELZABURU has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms—a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers—with the “Law Firm of the Year” distinction in Intellectual Property Law in Spain. In addition to this recognition, the firm has earned a total of 5 national rankings and 9 regional rankings, […]

ELZABURU is once again ranked among the leading patent firms according to IAM Patent 1000

ELZABURU is once again ranked among the leading patent firms according to IAM Patent 1000

Madrid, June 3, 2026. ELZABURU has once again been recognized in the latest edition of IAM Patent 1000, one of the leading international directories in the field of patents, which identifies the most prominent firms and professionals worldwide. IAM Patent 1000 highlights those firms and […]

ELZABURU, named Law Firm of the Year in Spain at the 2026 Media Law International Awards

ELZABURU, named Law Firm of the Year in Spain at the 2026 Media Law International Awards

Madrid, May 13, 2026.—ELZABURU has been named Law Firm of the Year in Spain at the 2026 Media Law International (MLI) Awards, an annual award that recognizes a single law firm per jurisdiction for its excellence in providing legal counsel to the audiovisual, media, and entertainment sectors. The award was […]

ELZABURU reported revenue of 27.2 million in 2024, up 6.5%

ELZABURU reported revenue of 28 million in 2025, with strong growth in the legal sector

Forty percent of IBEX companies rely on Elzaburu, which celebrated its 160th anniversary last year, further solidifying its long-standing leadership in intangible asset management. The Legal division grew by 18%, while the Media & Entertainment division saw a 169% increase in the number of projects managed. The firm is the only one […]

ELZABURU's Media & Entertainment practice, ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International 2026 in Spain

ELZABURU's Media & Entertainment practice, ranked Tier 1 in Media Law International 2026 in Spain

Madrid, April 7, 2026.—ELZABURU has been recognized in Media Law International’s (MLI) 2026 rankings, where it has been ranked Tier 1 in Spain for the services provided by its Media & Entertainment practice, making it the only law firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property included in this category. Media Law International […]

ELZABURU, a leading firm in Industrial and Intellectual Property in Spain, according to Legal 500

ELZABURU, a leading firm in Industrial and Intellectual Property in Spain, according to Legal 500

Madrid, March 25, 2026.—ELZABURU has once again been recognized as one of Spain’s leading firms in industrial and intellectual property by the international directory Legal 500, consolidating its position as a provider of comprehensive legal counsel in this field. In this edition, the firm has particularly strengthened its position in the area of trademarks and […]

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm listed in Band 1 for Patent & Trademark Agents by Chambers & Partners Europe

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm listed in Band 1 for Patent & Trademark Agents by Chambers & Partners Europe

Madrid, March 19, 2026.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been listed in Band 1 in the “Patent & Trademark Agents” category in the prestigious British directory Chambers & Partners Europe. This category was created in 2021 to specifically evaluate intellectual property agencies and […]

ANDEMA Presents the 4th Javier Navarro Journalism Awards with Record Turnout

ANDEMA Presents the 4th Javier Navarro Journalism Awards with Record Turnout

The Association for the Defense of Trademarks (ANDEMA) held the 4th ANDEMA Javier Navarro Journalism Awards ceremony in Madrid, an award that recognizes the best journalistic works dedicated to trademark protection, the fight against counterfeiting, and the defense of industrial property. The event took place […]

Mabel Klimt, among the 100 most influential women in Spain's legal sector

Mabel Klimt, among the 100 most influential women in Spain's legal sector

Mabel Klimt, managing partner at Elzaburu, has been named one of the 100 most influential women in Spain’s legal sector in the “Magas” ranking published by El Español. Compiled to mark International Women’s Day, this annual ranking recognizes professionals who are helping to transform the legal sector and open up […]

Jesús Gómez Montero Named Honorary Partner of ELZABURU

February 24, 2026

Jesús Gómez Montero Named Honorary Partner of ELZABURU

Madrid, February 24, 2026.—The Professional Partners Committee has agreed to appoint Jesús Gómez Montero as an Honorary Partner of Elzaburu in recognition of his exemplary professional career in the field of industrial and intellectual property and his close ties to the firm for more than twenty-four years. Jesús […]

ELZABURU publishes its 13th annual report on European case law in industrial and intellectual property

February 18, 2026

ELZABURU publishes its 13th annual report on European case law in industrial and intellectual property

It compiles 27 rulings from the CJEU and Spanish courts, organized under three headings: Facts, Rulings, and Commentary. These rulings have been analyzed by the firm’s professionals and address trademarks, copyright, patents, designs, piracy, and geographical indications. Madrid, February 18, 2026.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in the protection and defense of […]

ELZABURU has been listed in the Chambers Global Guide for 27 consecutive years, solidifying its track record in intellectual property

February 13, 2026

ELZABURU has been listed in the Chambers Global Guide for 27 consecutive years, solidifying its track record in intellectual property

Mabel Klimt, Enrique Armijo, and Luis Baz Are Once Again Listed in Chambers Madrid, February 13, 2026.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been listed in Band 3 of the Chambers Global Guide 2026, in the Intellectual Property section of the prestigious British directory. Elzaburu has been listed for 27 consecutive years in […]

ELZABURU ranks as a leading firm in efficiency and engagement on LinkedIn

February 9, 2026

ELZABURU ranks as a leading firm in efficiency and engagement on LinkedIn

Madrid, February 2, 2026 – ELZABURU ranks as one of the most efficient law firms with the highest level of engagement on LinkedIn within the Spanish legal sector, according to a study conducted by Goodwill Comunicación on the LinkedIn activity of the 20 Spanish law firms with the highest revenue, and […]

ELZABURU Earns a Gold Position in Prosecution in the WTR 1000

February 2, 2026

ELZABURU Earns a Gold Position in Prosecution in the WTR 1000

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 listed as a firm with a Gold Position in Prosecution and a Silver Position in Litigation in the World Trademark Review 2026 directory, the international guide […]

ELZABURU Names Marta Rodríguez Aguado an Associate Partner and Promotes New Senior Associates

January 28, 2026

ELZABURU Names Marta Rodríguez Aguado an Associate Partner and Promotes New Senior Associates

At its recent partners’ meeting, ELZABURU approved a series of appointments that reflect its strong commitment to internal promotion and the professional development of its team. In this regard, Marta Rodríguez Aguado has been named Associate Partner in the firm’s Trademark practice. With more than ten years of experience in the […]

ELZABURU Has 35 Professionals Listed in the 18th Edition of Best Lawyers in Spain

November 13, 2025

ELZABURU Has 35 Professionals Listed in the 18th Edition of Best Lawyers in Spain

Madrid, November 13, 2025.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has achieved excellent results in the Best Lawyers in Spain, a professional recognition based on the consensus opinion of leading attorneys regarding the professional capabilities of their colleagues within the same geographic region and area of legal practice. […]

Elzaburu leads the way in LinkedIn engagement among Spain's top law firms

September 24, 2025

Elzaburu leads the way in LinkedIn engagement among Spain's top law firms

Madrid, September 24, 2025. Elzaburu has established itself as one of the leading law firms on LinkedIn, surpassing Spain’s largest law firms in terms of engagement efficiency. The data shows that the firm not only maintains an active posting schedule but has also achieved a high level of interaction […]

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm at the top of the Leaders League 2025 ranking as one of the best law firms for trademark registration

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm at the top of the Leaders League 2025 ranking as one of the best law firms for trademark registration

Madrid, July 17, 2025. ELZABURU, the leading firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has achieved a prominent presence in all five intellectual property categories in the 2025 edition of the Leaders League ranking. This recognition solidifies ELZABURU’s position as a leading firm in Spain in the field of intellectual property […]

From Thomas A. Edison to the Gillette razor: 160 years of protecting the ideas that changed the world

From Thomas A. Edison to the Gillette razor: 160 years of protecting the ideas that changed the world

This year, Elzaburu is celebrating its 160th anniversary with a museum that pays tribute to some of the inventions and trademarks registered by the firm since 1865. Thomas A. Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Juan de la Cierva, the Lumière brothers, and Alfred Krupp registered their patents with Elzaburu, bearing witness to great inventions […]

ELZABURU has been awarded the Expansión Jurídico Award for Best Intellectual and Industrial Property Law Firm in Spain for the sixth consecutive year

ELZABURU has been awarded the Expansión Jurídico Award for Best Intellectual and Industrial Property Law Firm in Spain for the sixth consecutive year

Madrid, June 20, 2025. – For the sixth consecutive year, ELZABURU has been honored with the Expansión Jurídico Award for Best Intellectual and Industrial Property Law Firm in Spain, an award that recognizes the firm’s standing and contributions in the field of intellectual and industrial property in the […]

Elzaburu consolidates its position as one of Europe's leading patent firms, according to the Financial Times ranking

Elzaburu consolidates its position as one of Europe's leading patent firms, according to the Financial Times ranking

Madrid, June 12, 2025. The firm Elzaburu has once again been recognized in the prestigious “Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2025” ranking, compiled by the Financial Times and Statista, improving its position compared to the previous year and expanding its presence in new technical categories. This distinction reinforces the firm’s track record of excellence […]

ELZABURU Recognized Once Again in the IAM Patent 1000 Ranking for Its Excellence in Patents

ELZABURU Recognized Once Again in the IAM Patent 1000 Ranking for Its Excellence in Patents

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 top 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 […]

Seven ELZABURU professionals included in the WIPR Leaders 2025 ranking

Seven ELZABURU professionals included in the WIPR Leaders 2025 ranking

Madrid, May 20, 2025. The prestigious WIPR Leaders directory, compiled by WIPR – World IP Review, has recognized seven professionals from ELZABURU as leaders in the field of industrial and intellectual property. With this number, the firm accounts for half of the 14 Spanish professionals selected this year, cementing its position as the […]

ELZABURU, Recognized as the Best Law Firm 2025 in Intellectual Property by Best Lawyers

ELZABURU, Recognized as the Best Law Firm 2025 in Intellectual Property by Best Lawyers

Madrid, May 29, 2025. The international legal directory Best Lawyers has included ELZABURU in its Best Law Firms 2025 ranking, awarding it the highest distinction (Tier 1) in the Intellectual Property Law category at the national level. Best Law Firms is considered one of the most reliable rankings for evaluating […]

ELZABURU reported revenue of 27.2 million in 2024, up 6.5%

ELZABURU reported revenue of 27.2 million in 2024, up 6.5%

40% of IBEX companies are clients of Elzaburu, which is celebrating the 160th anniversary of its founding this year. The firm manages more than 60,000 active trademarks, 3,200 patents, and 1,500 designs. The Trademarks division grew by 10.9%, and the Media & Entertainment division increased the number of projects by 45.5% MADRID, 9 […]

ELZABURU is once again recognized by The Legal 500 as one of the top Industrial and Intellectual Property firms in Spain

ELZABURU is once again recognized by The Legal 500 as one of the top Industrial and Intellectual Property firms in Spain

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 retained its ranking in the trademarks practice area and has been awarded […]

Elzaburu Leads the Legal Industry in Efficiency and Engagement on LinkedIn

Elzaburu Leads the Legal Industry in Efficiency and Engagement on LinkedIn

Madrid, March 25, 2025. – ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has positioned itself as one of the most efficient and engaged firms on LinkedIn within the legal sector, according to a recent report published by Expansión, which analyzes the performance on this network of the Top 20 Spanish law firms with […]

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm listed in Band 1 for Patent & Trademark Agents by Chambers & Partners Europe

ELZABURU, the only Spanish firm listed in Band 1 for Patent & Trademark Agents by Chambers & Partners Europe

Madrid, March 20, 2025.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been listed in Band 1 in the “Patent & Trademark Agents” category in the prestigious British directory Chambers & Partners Europe. This is a new category created in 2021 to specifically evaluate industrial property agencies. Elzaburu […]

ELZABURU Receives a Special Award for Intellectual Property at the Leaders League Iberian Summit & Awards

ELZABURU Receives a Special Award for Intellectual Property at the Leaders League Iberian Summit & Awards

Madrid – March 12, 2025. ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been honored with a special award in the Intellectual Property category at the Leaders League Iberian Summit & Awards. The award was presented during the gala held on March 11 in Madrid, where […]

ELZABURU Awarded the Equality Seal by ICAM

ELZABURU Awarded the Equality Seal by ICAM

Madrid, March 7, 2025.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has been honored by the Madrid Bar Association (ICAM) with the Seal of Good Practices in Equality. The award was presented during a gala held as part of the 12th Women’s Summit […]

Elzaburu, Recognized Once Again by Chambers and Partners

February 14, 2025

Elzaburu, Recognized Once Again by Chambers and Partners

Madrid, February 14, 2025 – The prestigious British directory Chambers and Partners, an international leader in the evaluation and ranking of law firms, has once again recognized Elzaburu as one of Spain’s leading firms in the field of intellectual property. With this latest recognition, Elzaburu has now been […] for 26 years.

Elzaburu Receives Two GOLD Awards in the 2025 WTR 1000 Ranking

January 30, 2025

Elzaburu Receives Two GOLD Awards in the 2025 WTR 1000 Ranking

Madrid, January 30, 2025 – Elzaburu has been recognized in the prestigious World Trademark Review 2025 ranking with the highest distinction, GOLD, in the categories of “Prosecution and Strategy” and “Enforcement and Litigation,” solidifying its position as one of the leading firms in the field of intellectual property. The WTR 1000 is a ranking […]

Mónica Amores, New Partner at ELZABURU

January 16, 2025

Mónica Amores, New Partner at ELZABURU

Madrid, January 16, 2025. Mónica Amores has been named a new partner at ELZABURU, a firm she joined in 2004 and where she previously held the position of associate partner. Mónica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, with a specialization in Metallurgy, from the Complutense University of Madrid. She is a Spanish Industrial Property Agent […]

Carlos Morán and Miguel Ángel Medina Named Knights of “l'Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne”

October 31, 2024

Carlos Morán and Miguel Ángel Medina Named Knights of “l’Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne”

At an event organized as part of the AIDV Annual Conference, 18 attorneys who represent and defend the Champagne PDO around the world were awarded this honor. MADRID, October 31, 2024.—Carlos Morán, Partner at Elzaburu, and Miguel Ángel Medina, Associate Partner, attended last week […]

Elzaburu is strengthening its patent practice with a focus on software and innovative technology

October 9, 2024

Elzaburu is strengthening its patent practice with a focus on software and innovative technology

Madrid, October 9, 2024 – Elzaburu, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, is expanding its software and technology patent practice to keep pace with the industry’s rapid growth. This strategy is further strengthened by the addition of Juan de Justo Comesaña, who holds a bachelor’s degree in applied physics from the UAM […]

Javier Esteban, ELZABURU's New CIO

September 10, 2024

Javier Esteban, ELZABURU's New CIO

Madrid, September 10, 2024.—Javier Esteban Guzón has joined ELZABURU as the new CIO (Chief Information Officer) with the goal of strengthening the company’s innovation strategy, applying technology to new business models, and promoting automation through the implementation of AI in business processes. Javier is […]

Guiomar González, ELZABURU's New Head of Marketing and Communications

Guiomar González, ELZABURU's New Head of Marketing and Communications

Madrid, June 12, 2024.—Guiomar González Gutiérrez has joined ELZABURU as the new head of marketing and communications with the goal of enhancing the company’s reputation, strengthening its digital strategy, and promoting the firm’s business growth. Guiomar holds a degree in Marketing from Rey Juan Carlos University and has […]

ELZABURU publishes its 12th annual report on European case law in industrial and intellectual property

ELZABURU publishes its 12th annual report on European case law in industrial and intellectual property

It compiles 13 rulings from the CJEU and Spanish courts, organized under three headings: Facts, Rulings, and Commentary. These rulings have been analyzed by the firm’s professionals and address trademarks, copyright, patents, designs, piracy, and plant varieties. Madrid, May 28, 2024.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in the management of intangible assets, has […]

ELZABURU launches a new, more advanced, and customer-focused website

November 20, 2023

ELZABURU launches a new, more advanced, and customer-focused website

The new website includes a detailed description of the services along with valuable legal content: analysis of court rulings, legislative updates, etc. ELZABURU, the leading firm in legal counsel for the protection of intangible assets, is launching a new, more advanced and intuitive website. It is a clearly client-oriented website designed to […]

ELZABURU Appoints a New Leadership Team to Strengthen Its Patent Division

September 22, 2023

ELZABURU Appoints a New Leadership Team to Strengthen Its Patent Division

Ruth Sánchez, Director; Francisco Javier Sáez and Pedro Saturio, Deputy Directors. All three are European Patent Attorneys and authorized representatives before the Unified Patent Court. This practice area has a multidisciplinary team of 42 people. ELZABURU has strengthened its patent practice by appointing a new leadership team: Ruth Sánchez is the new […]

Isabel Gómez Patón, the new head of human resources at ELZABURU

February 28, 2023

Isabel Gómez Patón, the new head of human resources at ELZABURU

Isabel Gómez Patón has been appointed head of human resources at ELZABURU. Although her appointment was recently made official, she has been serving in an interim capacity as head of HR since May 2022. Isabel holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a concentration in organizational psychology, from the Autonomous University of Madrid and has worked at the firm, […]

Ana Donate and Carlos Morán, New Partners at ELZABURU

February 13, 2023

Ana Donate and Carlos Morán, New Partners at ELZABURU

Ana Donate and Carlos Morán have been named partners at ELZABURU, a firm where both were already associate partners. Ana Donate holds a law degree from the University of Madrid and joined the firm in 1998 after several years at an international law firm. She is an industrial property agent, […]

Alfonso Diez de Rivera Elzaburu Takes Over as President of ELZABURU

January 16, 2023

Alfonso Diez de Rivera Elzaburu Takes Over as President of ELZABURU

Mabel Klimt remains a managing partner of the firm. The former president, Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu, will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer. Alfonso Diez de Rivera Elzaburu is the new president of ELZABURU. He is an attorney, an industrial property agent, and a European patent attorney. He and his predecessor are brothers and […]

Voting Opens for the Madrid Bar Association

November 3, 2022

Voting Opens for the Madrid Bar Association

Now that the election process has begun, mail-in voting will be available in a few days. Applications can be submitted between November 2 and 8, so that we can all exercise our right to vote. We support the message from our Executive Director, Mabel Klimt: “The greatest sign of a healthy society is an election process. These days […]

Learn about the challenges of the metaverse through the FIDE Report

November 3, 2022

Learn about the challenges of the metaverse through the FIDE Report

Are you familiar with the challenges of the metaverse? We recommend reading this article, included in the InformeFide21_22, which outlines the main challenges from three perspectives: technological, business, and regulatory. Our partner Javier Fernández-Lasquetty contributed to the document, along with Andrés Desantes of Mergelina, Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell, and Ana Fernández-Tresguerres. The article compiles the ideas […]

10 Professionals Recognized in the IP STARS Ranking (Managing IP)

November 2, 2022

10 Professionals Recognized in the IP STARS Ranking (Managing IP)

The latest IP STARS ranking (Managing IP) places us at the forefront of intellectual property in Spain, with 10 distinguished professionals. This is a great achievement by the entire ELZABURU team, but we would like to extend special congratulations to our colleagues who were recognized: ⭐️ IP Stars in Trademarks: Enrique Armijo Chávarri, Luis Baz Baz, Antonio […]

Purchasing NFTs; Lack of Awareness Regarding the Rights They Grant

September 6, 2022

Purchasing NFTs; Lack of Awareness Regarding the Rights They Grant

Most NFT collections do not confer any intellectual property rights to the work, but do those who purchase non-fungible tokens know this? According to the study “An Investigation into NFT Licenses: Facts and Fiction” by the firm Galaxy, there are two main problems: – The buyer is unaware that they are not acquiring ownership […]

"Toward a Digital Jurisdiction": Elzaburu at the 36th Marques Conference

September 6, 2022

"Toward a Digital Jurisdiction": Elzaburu at the 36th Marques Conference

“Toward a Digital Jurisdiction,” a panel discussion at the MARQUES Annual Conference. Brands and institutions must adapt to meet consumers’ new expectations. Our Associate Partner Miguel Ángel Medina, a member of the MARQUES Council, chaired a session that analyzed the shift toward a digital jurisdiction. During this panel, our […]

ELZABURU will participate in Patents for Innovation: International Summit & Expo

September 6, 2022

ELZABURU will participate in Patents for Innovation: International Summit & Expo

On October 26 and 27, Madrid will host the first edition of “Patents for Innovation” (P4I 2022), Europe’s largest event on innovation and intellectual property. It was created as a forum for technological innovation and as a patent fair, thereby providing a space for the transfer of results […]

Legal Regulation of the Metaverse: New Rules and Recommendations

Legal Regulation of the Metaverse: New Rules and Recommendations

The new digital environment is transforming the way we interact and consume. Can current regulations be applied to this new space? Javier Fernández-Lasquetty answers. Our partner contributed to an article on this topic in the latest issue of IBERIAN LAWYER and highlights the similarities between the metaverse and other contexts […]

Custom Advergaming: How Will That Data Be Managed?

Custom Advergaming: How Will That Data Be Managed?

Electronic Arts (EA) has patented a revolutionary technology that will enable the delivery of personalized games and advertising: The system allows video games to generate new content based on the user’s play style—such as the amount of time spent in combat or how often they choose easy or difficult challenges—to provide an experience that better suits […]

Once Again, a Top-Ranked Firm in the 2022 Leaders League Ranking

Elzaburu is once again ranked among Spain’s top law firms in several categories of industrial and intellectual property. The Leaders League ranking names us a Leading Firm and highlights the work of our professionals in the following categories: – Copyright and Design: Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, Mabel Klimt, and Antonio Castán – Trademark Registrations: Luis Baz – […]

ELZABURU, Best IP Law Firm at the 2022 Expansión Jurídico Awards

ELZABURU, Best IP Law Firm at the 2022 Expansión Jurídico Awards

Madrid, July 1, 2022.—ELZABURU, a firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property and information technology, has been named Best Intellectual Property Law Firm for the third consecutive year at the awards presented by Expansión Jurídico. The award was accepted by Ignacio Diez de Rivera and Mabel Klimt. The awards ceremony […]

The Metaverse and NFTs: We Explore This New Sector from Every Angle.

The Metaverse and NFTs: We Explore This New Sector from Every Angle.

On June 20, we hosted an incredible event at our offices on the Metaverse, led by Ignacio Romero Gallego of NTT DATA and our legal and technology experts Javier Fernández-Lasquetty and Agustín Alguacil Pardo. We discussed the realities and fantasies of this new sector with professionals who have the information […]

ELZABURU and Carlos Morán; 4 Awards at the International Managing IP Awards

ELZABURU and Carlos Morán; 4 Awards at the International Managing IP Awards

On June 15, the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2022 were held at the Royal Lancaster London, where we walked away with a slew of awards. We still can’t believe we’re the firm that received the most awards in this year’s #EMEA edition—across all of Europe and the Middle East—including a pan-European award. We are […]

Launch of the Cultural Center with a presentation of *Nadie lo sabe* by Tony Gratacos

Launch of the Cultural Center with a presentation of *Nadie lo sabe* by Tony Gratacos

We are delighted with the launch of the ELZABURU Cultural Center, which begins today with the presentation of Tony Gratacós’s bestseller, *Nadie lo sabe* (Nobody Knows), published by Editorial Destino, part of the Planeta Group. This project was created with the aim of supporting creators from all fields so that they can share their concerns with us and we can learn from […]

ELAZABURU held a conference in Valencia to analyze the legal aspects of the Metaverse

ELAZABURU held a conference in Valencia to analyze the legal aspects of the Metaverse

Madrid, May 26, 2022.—Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, a partner at ELZABURU, participated alongside Manolo Mínguez, director of Elzaburu’s Valencia office, and Paloma Querol, an associate at that office, in a conference organized by the Valencia Chamber of Commerce, which was also attended by its president, José Vicente Morata. At this event, the implications […] were analyzed.

Ramón Larramendi had an idea, and he turned to ELZABURU to bring it to life. He invented the Wind Sled.

Ramón Larramendi had an idea, and he turned to ELZABURU to bring it to life. He invented the Wind Sled.

What would you do if you had to cross a snowy desert? How would you go about it if your main goal were to minimize your impact on the natural environment? A giant sled with a caterpillar-track system that absorbs the impact of uneven terrain. Paragliders or kites pull it along, thanks to the force of the […]

ELZABURU Opens New Headquarters in Valencia

ELZABURU Opens New Headquarters in Valencia

Madrid, May 26, 2022. ELZABURU, the leading law firm specializing in industrial and intellectual property, has moved its Valencia office to a new location at 8 Isabel la Católica Street, in the Condes de Buñol Building. From left to right: José Vicente Morata, Mabel Klimt, managing partner of […]

Patricia Salama, New Partner at ELZABURU and Director of the Patent Practice Group

Patricia Salama, New Partner at ELZABURU and Director of the Patent Practice Group

Patricia Salamá, Partner at ELZABURU Madrid, May 26, 2022. Patricia Salamá has been named a partner at ELZABURU, making her the second woman currently holding this position at the firm. In addition, coinciding with this appointment, she has assumed leadership of the firm’s Patent Practice Group. Patricia holds a Ph.D. […]

ELZABURU, a finalist for the Expansión Jurídico Awards

ELZABURU, a finalist for the Expansión Jurídico Awards

As it does every year, the business newspaper *Expansión* announces its awards for the best law firms in 12 categories within the legal profession. In one of these categories—Intellectual Property—a jury composed of renowned experts in the field has selected ELZABURU as one of the seven finalist firms. It so happens that in the […]

ELZABURU, a winner at the Iberian Lawyer and Managing IP Awards and a finalist in Expansión Jurídico

ELZABURU, a winner at the Iberian Lawyer and Managing IP Awards and a finalist in Expansión Jurídico

Madrid, May 26, 2022. ELZABURU has received numerous accolades this May: it was named the best IP firm at the Iberian Lawyer Awards, was nominated as a finalist for the Expansión Jurídico Awards in the “Best Intellectual Property Firm” category, and is set to […]

ELZABURU Opens New Headquarters in the Cuatro Torres

November 30, 2021

ELZABURU Opens New Headquarters in the Cuatro Torres

ELZABURU has moved to the Cuatro Torres; we're now on the 28th floor of the Torre de Cristal!

ELZABURU Receives 31 Recognitions for Lawyers and Legal Staff in the 14th Edition of Best Lawyers in Spain

November 23, 2021

ELZABURU Receives 31 Recognitions for Lawyers and Legal Staff in the 14th Edition of Best Lawyers in Spain

Once again this year, our firm has a prominent presence in the Best Lawyers directory, with 31 attorneys listed in this prestigious publication.

Manuel Desantes has been elected a member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the CCPIT/CCOIC Mediation Center

November 1, 2021

Manuel Desantes has been elected a member of the Intellectual Property Committee of the CCPIT/CCOIC Mediation Center

Manuel Desantes has been officially appointed as the first and only European member of the new Intellectual Property Committee of the CCPIT/CCOIC Mediation Center.

ELZABURU, Best IP Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards

October 5, 2021

ELZABURU, Best IP Law Firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards

For the second consecutive year, ELZABURU has been named the best intellectual property firm at the Expansión Jurídico Awards.

ELZABURU Opens Its Alicante Office in Torre Juana OST

ELZABURU Opens Its Alicante Office in Torre Juana OST

On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Mabel Klimt, managing partner at ELZABURU; Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, partner in the Business and Contracts practice; Manuel Mínguez, director of the Valencia office; and Manuel Desantes, Of Counsel, visited the facilities of the Torre Juana OST (Open Space Technology) technology hub in Alicante and one of its most well-known companies, 1MillionBot. […]

Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu and Mabel Klimt, elected President and Managing Partner of ELZABURU

Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu and Mabel Klimt, elected President and Managing Partner of ELZABURU

Ignacio Diez de Rivera Elzaburu and Mabel Klimt have been appointed President and Managing Partner of ELZABURU, respectively.

Mobile World Congress 2021 in Barcelona: An Event Right Around the Corner

Mobile World Congress 2021 in Barcelona: An Event Right Around the Corner

MWC 2021 will be held in Barcelona from June 28 to July 1, 2021, so exhibitors should start thinking about a strategy to enforce their patent rights or avoid incidents.

Mabel Klimt, Named One of the Top 100 Women Leaders

Mabel Klimt, Named One of the Top 100 Women Leaders

Mabel Klimt is one of the candidates to be named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain, a ranking that selects the 100 most outstanding women each year in their respective fields: business, art, sports, culture, politics, research, etc.

Mabel Klimt, Named One of the Top 100 Women Leaders

February 19, 2021

Mabel Klimt, nominee for the Top 100 Women Leaders

Mabel Klimt is one of the candidates to be named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain, a ranking that selects the 100 most outstanding women each year in their respective fields: business, art, sports, culture, politics, research, etc.

ELZABURU Earns 30 Recognitions in the 2021 Best Lawyers Directory

November 26, 2020

ELZABURU Earns 30 Recognitions in the 2021 Best Lawyers Directory

Once again this year, our firm has a prominent presence in the Best Lawyers directory, with 30 attorneys listed in this prestigious publication.

AEPD Guide on Attendance Tracking Using Biometric Systems.

October 7, 2020

New Monitoring Service: 360° Protection for Your Brand

ELZABURU is launching a global brand monitoring service called GLOBAL BRAND WATCHING to provide even more comprehensive protection for its intangible assets.

ELZABURU: Best IP Law Firm at the 2020 Expansión Jurídico Awards

September 28, 2020

ELZABURU: Best IP Law Firm at the 2020 Expansión Jurídico Awards

ELZABURU has been named the best firm specializing in intellectual property at the fifth annual Expansión Jurídico Awards.

September 21, 2020

Current Landscape of IP Litigation in Spain

Last Saturday’s publication of Law 3/2020, dated September 18, on procedural and organizational measures to address COVID-19 within the justice system, prompts us to look back—while continuing to look ahead—in an effort to contextualize the effects of COVID-19 on industrial and intellectual property litigation.

7th COVID-19 Update

The Spanish Judicial System Gets Back on Track: The Congress of Deputies, in a resolution published on May 23 in the Official State Gazette (BOE), has finally agreed to resume, as of June 4, the judicial and administrative proceedings that had been suspended in Spain since March 14 due to the […]

Elzaburu is collaborating on the IN2TEGRA-M Project

A New Challenge for the Judiciary: Conducting Hearings Online

This article by Antonio Castán, a partner at Elzaburu, discusses one of the most unique challenges facing the Spanish justice system in recent years: the conduct of remote hearings during the first few months following the lifting of the state of emergency. Access the article published in the newspaper *Expansión Jurídico*.

6th COVID-19 Update

Royal Decree-Law 17/2020, which approves support measures for the cultural sector and tax measures to address the economic and social impact of COVID-19. In order to mitigate the negative effects caused by the COVID-19 crisis and the related containment measures, it has been published in the Official Gazette […]

Elzaburu is collaborating on the IN2TEGRA-M Project

Elzaburu is collaborating on the IN2TEGRA-M Project

Elzaburu is collaborating on a widespread testing project that will facilitate a smart reopening, selflessly contributing its expertise to ensure the project complies with all legal and intellectual property requirements. The project, called IN2TEGRA-M, originated at the #VenceAlVirus Hackathon, organized by the regional government of the Community of Madrid; an online event […]

5th COVID-19 Update

A Step Toward Normalizing the Handling of Lawsuits in Spain The declaration of a state of emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19 led to a relative standstill in industrial and intellectual property litigation in Spain beginning on March 16. The scope of this standstill has already been the subject of […]

4th COVID-19 Update

Royal Decree 463/2020, published on March 14, which declares a state of emergency in our country, establishes, among other measures, the suspension of administrative deadlines, as well as expiration and statute of limitations periods, for the duration of the state of emergency. The implications of this suspension of deadlines therefore affect […]

Patents in the Time of a Pandemic

Patents in the Time of a Pandemic

This article by Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, a partner at Elzaburu, explains how and why patents are playing—and will continue to play—an important role in the COVID-19 crisis. Access the article published in TELOS magazine. (TELOS is part of the activities of the Fundación Telefónica’s Networked Knowledge Area, which is responsible for […]

Data Protection in the Fight Against the Coronavirus

Data Protection in the Fight Against the Coronavirus

This article by Ruth Benito, Of Counsel at Elzaburu, clarifies the role of data protection in security crises: it is not at odds with health or life, but rather compatible with them, ensuring well-being and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms. Access the article published in the […]

Warning from the OEPM

Warning from the OEPM

Warning Regarding Fraudulent Payment Requests The Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) has been informed that applicants are receiving fraudulent letters and emails requesting payment of fees for services related to trademarks and industrial designs; for example, publication, registration, or […]

3rd COVID-19 Statement

Postal and Courier Services During these difficult times for everyone, we would like to extend our full support and best wishes for good health to all our customers, colleagues, friends, and their families and loved ones. The measures imposed by the Spanish government through Royal Decree-Law 10/2020, dated March 29, require us to adopt certain […]

2nd COVID-19 Statement

Last updated: April 27 Have all intellectual and industrial property lawsuits in Spain been put on hold? The declaration of a state of emergency in Spain as a result of the spread of COVID-19 has led to the assumption that legal proceedings have been completely suspended for as long as it remains in effect […]

1st COVID-19 Statement

Last updated: May 26 Dear customers, colleagues, and friends: The Spanish government, by Royal Decree published in the Official State Gazette on Saturday, March 14, declared a state of emergency throughout Spain for a period of 15 calendar days. This declaration has been extended on successive […]

COVID-19 Announcements

Access Elzaburu’s press releases regarding the internal measures taken and the consequences of the declaration of a state of emergency in Spain. 1st PRESS RELEASE – ELZABURU and the Declaration of a State of Emergency in Spain Updated May 26, 2020 Dear customers, colleagues, and friends: The Spanish government, by Royal Decree […]

Important Notice

Important Notice

In the event that Spanish authorities were to require the temporary closure of our offices, we would like to assure you that our firm has a teleworking system in place that allows each professional to perform their duties without any restrictions. Consequently, your requests will be handled as usual. We thank you once again for your trust. […]

Francisco Javier Sáez and Ruth Sánchez Elected to the EPI-Spain Board

Francisco Javier Sáez and Ruth Sánchez Elected to the EPI-Spain Board

Francisco Javier Sáez, partner and head of the patent practice, and Ruth Sánchez, associate partner, have been elected as “full member” and “substitute member,” respectively, of the Board of the European Patent Institute (EPI) – Spain for the next three years. Elzaburu is the only Spanish firm with two representatives on this body. Congratulations […]

Elzaburu, Firm of the Year at the 2020 MIP Awards

Elzaburu, Firm of the Year at the 2020 MIP Awards

Elzaburu was named FIRM OF THE YEAR in the Trade Mark Contentious category for Spain at the 2020 Managing IP Awards. Enrique Armijo Chávarri, a partner at the firm, accepted the award. View the complete list of this year’s winners here.

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