Led by ‘fast, brilliant and super practical’ IP and digital business partner Carolina Pina and experienced IP prosecutor João Miranda de Sousa, Garrigues' IP practice stands out for its strength in both contentious and advisory work. Whether advising on infringement, commercial contracts, M&A deals, filings, portfolio management, or emerging issues such as AI, neural marketing, NFTs or augmented reality, the firm ‘delivers pragmatic advice’. The copyright lawyers frequently act for internet platforms, content providers, sports organisers, fashion/retail companies, and clients in the automotive sector. IP and technology litigator Cristina Mesa, newly promoted art and entertainment law partner Antonio Muñoz, and associate Ricardo López Alzaga all play significant roles in the firm’s high-profile matters.

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Testimonials

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‘The great thing about working with Garrigues, and more specifically, with the IP team, is that if you have any questions, they assist you, are always available, and the level of empathy with the client. You feel very confident in their hands and it also seems that you are the best client they have, in terms of attention. They are great professionals.’
‘Carolina Pina - apart from her professional greatness, she gets totally involved in your business. Cristina Mesa is a great professional too.’
‘The team of Carolina Pina, Cristina Mesa and Ricardo López Alzaga are great professionals in their field. Their treatment, knowledge of the subject and way in which they propose solutions is excellent.’
'I really like working with the Garrigues copyright team. Carolina Pina is excellent. She is very practical and decisive. They know a lot about copyright and platform liability, which is the main reason I contacted them. The company I referred to them was very satisfied. They know a lot about industry standards, which helped them make practical decisions.'
‘Carolina Pina is without a doubt the best copyright lawyer I have used in Spain. She's fast, brilliant and super practical. She is always available and has an impeccable SLA.’
‘Goes the extra mile - always helpful and knowledgeable.’
‘Antonio Muñoz and Carolina Pina - trusted advisers that consistently think through issues and deliver pragmatic advice.’

Key clients

Netflix International Bv
Javier Calleja
World Productions
Wuolah
Ikiru Films
Manifiesto
Pace Rights Management
Red Bull
Atlantis Animation
Cmz Machinery Group, S.A.

Work highlights

Advised Netflix on a litigation case which will define the lawfulness of audiovisual adaptations of real-life events and characters.
Providing legal advice to Spanish visual artist Javier Calleja and his art studio on AI and activating opt-out of generative AI tools.
Representing Clave Denia in design, copyright, and unfair competition infringement matters.