Cuatrecasas is home to a sizeable IP team which handles some of the most sophisticated copyright matters in Spain. The intellectual and industrial property, and trade secrets group is well versed in both complex litigation proceedings and transactional matters. Albert Agustinoy in Barcelona, who acts for numerous multinational e-commerce and IT operators, and intangible protection and transfer expert Álvaro Bourkaib in Madrid are the lead practitioners. Rafael Sánchez Aristi frequently advises radio and television bodies, cinemas, and hotel chains on the negotiation of rates with large-scale owners of copyrighted material. IP litigator Jorge Llevat and Alejandro Negro, who focuses on IP, data protection, and new technologies, also play pivotal roles in the practice.
Key clients
- Apanqura
- Adevinta
- Renault
- Práctica Arquitectura y Urbanismo
Work highlights
- Advised Apanqura on acquiring an important music catalog (the publishing rights and the recording rights of several well-known artists).
- Advised Renault on the infringement of a third party’s copyrights in advertisements.
- Representing Adevinta in conflicts concerning protection of database right on its well-known online platforms.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Albert Agustinoy, Álvaro Bourkaib