Pérez-Llorca continues to build its capability in TMT and IP, and continues to provide ‘security in the approach and execution of the cases’. In Madrid, practice head Eduardo Castillo is the standout lawyer for IP matters, focusing predominantly on patent litigation in the chemical, life sciences  and telecoms sectors. Counsel and infringement specialist Álvaro de Castro handles litigation concerning the acquisition, exploitation, infringement and validity of intangible assets. In Barcelona, litigation partner Rais Amils frequently acts for innovative pharmaceutical companies. As a whole, the group typically works in multijurisdictional transactional projects and disputes.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Extraordinary growth of the firm in this area, which has incorporated excellent lawyers. This makes it one of the firms of choice for issues related to patents and industrial property.’

  • ‘Very good litigators who provide security in the approach and execution of the cases in which they collaborate and provide their services. Eduardo Castillo and Rais Amils are recommended.’

  • ‘The competitive advantage of the team lies in the vocation for service and high quality of the advice.’

Key clients

  • BMS
  • MGI

Work highlights

  • Defended BMS in a revocation action brought by Teva against BMS’s patent and supplementary protection certificate protecting apixaban.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eduardo Castillo

Other key lawyers

Álvaro de Castro, Rais Amils