The IP practice at Elzaburu pulls together a strong offering, with capabilities spanning both patent prosecution and litigation. With experience in proceedings at both EU and national levels, the team is regularly instructed by a diverse client base comprised of well-known players from the pharmaceutical, telecoms, and automotive sectors, among others. Leadership responsibilities are shared between Ruth Sánchez, who is regularly turned to by Spanish and international clients for her patent prosecution expertise, IP litigator Enrique Armijo, who attracts instructions from clients from the fashion, sports, and publishing industries, and patent litigation specialist Colm Ahern.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is always the same, and they know our needs perfectly because we've been clients for years. They are committed to providing excellent service and are very quick to submit documents on time.’
- 'We have been working with Elzaburu for over 10 years; they offer us a trust earned over these years.’
- ‘They stand out for their years of experience, making them leaders in the sector. Their lawyers not only master the legal aspects but also understand scientific claims and design patent strategies tailored to our needs.’
- 'Elzaburu offers us excellent value for money in terms of work and a friendly approach.'
Key clients
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
- Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi
- Nanovex Biotechnologies
Work highlights
Providing advisory services to UPM regarding patent prosecution.
Provides expert support to Nanovex in the management of its IP portfolio.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ruth Sánchez; Enrique Armijo; Colm Ahern
Other key lawyers
Pedro Saturio; Alba M. López