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, solidifying its position as the company with the largest national presence in the directory.
This international ranking selects the most outstanding attorneys in areas such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets in more than 80 countries, following a rigorous research process that evaluates experience, landmark cases, reputation within the industry, and additional contributions such as publications or teaching.
The ELZABURU professionals included this year are:
- Mabel Klimt (Managing Partner), recognized for her career in copyright law.
- Enrique Armijo Chávarri (Partner in the Legal Department), specializing in trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs.
- Carlos Morán (Partner in the Legal Department), recognized for his expertise in trademarks, patents, copyrights, and industrial designs.
- Colm Ahern (Partner in the Legal Department), recognized for his expertise in the field of patents.
- Luis Baz Baz (Partner in the Trademark Practice Group), recognized for his work in the field of trademarks.
- Ruth Sánchez (Partner in the Patent Practice Group), recognized in the field of patents.
- Ruth Benito Martín (Of Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection), recognized for her expertise in trade secrets.
Source: Compiled by the author based on WIPR Leaders 2025
The 2025 edition of WIPR Leaders marks the beginning of a new, more selective and quality-focused phase, moving away from a volume-based approach to focus exclusively on profiles with the greatest potential and global reputation. Each inclusion is supported by feedback from colleagues and clients, thereby ensuring the excellence of the selected professionals.
This recognition reaffirms ELZABURU's commitment to legal excellence, specialization, and the strategic protection of its clients' intangible assets in an increasingly complex and globalized environment.