Bird & Bird‘s global IP practice provides a strong platform for the team in Spain, which is frequently involved in high-value, cross-border matters in key industries, among them pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, apparel and chemicals. Prosecution partner Mariano Santos and patent licensing expert José Miguel Lissén lead a ’a very solid team, with a high level of specialisation'. Vastly experienced of counsel Manuel Lobato is highly regarded for patent litigation and strategic advice, particularly in the life sciences sector, and senior associate Maria Fernandez handles the prosecution and defence of IP rights all over the world. Associate Marta Arteaga is a key adviser to clients in the food, fashion, entertainment and electronics sectors.
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‘We have a very close relationship with Bird & Bird and it is our preferred firm for all complex patent issues. They have a very solid team, with a high level of specialisation and that provides a lot of security when it comes to protecting our clients' technologies.’
‘The reference partner is Mariano Santos. He is someone highly trained, with great delivery, very flexible and who coordinates internal issues in an exceptional way. He has a solid legal and technical team that gives us complete confidence.’
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Mariano Santos, José Miguel Lissén