At its recent members' 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 field of intellectual property, Marta specializes in the protection and strategic management of trademark portfolios for domestic and international clients. She regularly advises companies and multinational groups on the design and implementation of global trademark protection and enforcement strategies, including issues related to domain names and dispute resolution proceedings under the UDRP system. She also participates in the quality assessment programs (SQAPs) organized by the EUIPO, collaborating in the review of the Office’s decisions and contributing to the continuous improvement of its procedures.
In addition, the firm has promoted Ana Pérez-Prat Garnelo, from the Trademarks practice, and Bosco de la Vega Churruca, from the Patents practice, to the rank of Senior Associates; both professionals have a solid track record at ELZABURU.
Ana Pérez-Prat has nine years of experience advising on trademark matters, assisting domestic and international clients in the protection and defense of distinctive signs before the OEPM, EUIPO, WIPO, and other foreign offices. Her practice includes providing strategic advice on trademark disputes, opposition and cancellation proceedings, negotiating and drafting agreements, as well as managing large trademark portfolios. She also advises on industrial designs, domain names, and UDRP proceedings.
Bosco de la Vega, an industrial engineer and European Patent Attorney, has been advising clients since 2012 on the protection of inventions in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, materials, and manufacturing processes, as well as industrial designs. His practice encompasses the drafting, prosecution, and defense of patents in Spain, Europe, under the PCT, and in other international jurisdictions, as well as prior art searches, patentability reports, and infringement risk analyses.
These appointments underscore ELZABURU's strong commitment to internal promotion and the professional development of its team, recognizing the track record, dedication, and ongoing contributions of its professionals.