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 firms and professionals considered outstanding in a key area of patent law, emphasizing their technical expertise, experience, and ability to provide advice on particularly complex matters.
In this edition, ELZABURU retains its Silver ranking in the Patent Litigation and Patent Prosecution categories and expands its recognition with a recommendation in Patent Transactions, reflecting its ability to support clients both in protecting and defending their assets and in exploiting and transferring them.
IAM Patent 1000 highlights the firm’s ability to provide reliable services throughout the entire lifecycle of innovative assets, from identifying inventions and defining protection strategies to filing, opposing, defending in court, and contractually exploiting patent rights.
The board also highlights the multidisciplinary nature of the ELZABURU team, which is composed of engineers, chemists, biotechnologists, life sciences specialists, and attorneys who work in coordination to provide technical and legal advice across a wide range of sectors.
The publication also highlights the firm’s growing litigation practice, as well as its expertise in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, which allow it to offer clients solutions tailored to each situation when litigation is not necessarily the most appropriate option.
In this edition, IAM Patent 1000 has individually recognized eight professionals from ELZABURU for their track record and expertise:
- Enrique Armijo, a partner in the legal department, is recognized for a career spanning more than three decades in high-impact industrial and intellectual property litigation, as well as for his expertise in the contractual and commercial structuring of the exploitation of intangible assets, including licenses, assignments, joint ventures, franchises, and technology transfers.
- Colm Ahern, a partner in the legal practice area, stands out for his dual background as an industrial engineer and attorney, which provides technical depth that is particularly relevant in patent litigation related to sectors such as the automotive industry, household appliances, and electronics.
- Carlos Morán, a partner in the legal department, has once again been recognized for his work on complex national and international matters involving industrial property and unfair competition. IAM Patent 1000 specifically highlights his involvement in landmark cases at the European level and his contribution to the legal protection of the Champagne appellation of origin.
- Ruth Sánchez, a partner in the patents practice, is recognized for her strategic leadership in the protection and management of inventions at the national, European, and international levels. An engineer and European patent attorney, she advises clients in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, and civil engineering.
- Francisco Javier Sáez, a partner in the patent practice group, is recognized for his extensive experience in drafting, filing, and defending patent applications in Spain, Europe, and under the PCT system, with a particular focus on the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, environmental, and agrochemical sectors.
- Pedro Saturio, an associate partner in the patent practice, has been added to the ranking for his work in electromechanical patents and industrial designs. An industrial engineer and European patent attorney, he advises on high-tech projects in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, transportation, defense, energy, and construction.
- María Cadarso, a senior associate in the legal department, is recognized as an emerging talent for her practice in industrial property, intellectual property, and unfair competition litigation. Her work combines conflict resolution with a preventive approach focused on contractual negotiation and the design of strategies to anticipate and avoid potential disputes.
- Alba María López, an associate partner in the Legal, Business, and Contracts practice area, also made the ranking for her expertise in industrial and intellectual property, digital law, and technology. Her practice focuses on intangible asset governance models, technology transfer transactions, complex intellectual property and ICT contracts, due diligence processes, and litigation matters.
ELZABURU's continued inclusion in the IAM Patent 1000 reflects the strength of a patent practice built on technical expertise, legal rigor, and a comprehensive view of innovation as a strategic asset for companies.