The IP and trade secrets practice at Cuatrecasas is highly proficient in trade mark and infringement matters, as well as cases relating to the protection of trade secrets. The firm is a key adviser to clients in the life sciences sector, though it is also active in the IT and media industries. Albert Agustinoy in Barcelona co-leads the practice with Madrid-based Álvaro Bourkaib, who has a broad knowledge of copyright, patents, trade marks and designs. Barcelona-based IP litigator Jorge Llevat and Alejandro Negro in Madrid, who has extensive expertise in new technologies, are also standout practitioners.
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Key clients
- Eckes Granini
- BH Bikes
- Torres y Ribelles
- La Praire Group Iberia
- Seat
- Iberian Sports Retail Group (Sprinter/ JD Sports)
Work highlights
- Defending Eckes-Granini Group in proceedings brought against a competitor for trade mark infringement.
- Providing legal counsel to SEAT and other Volkswagen Group entities in Spain regarding the creation of trade mark and design license agreements.
- Providing general advice to IBERIAN SPORTS RETAIL GROUP on industrial property (trade marks, patents and industrial models).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Albert Agustinoy, Álvaro Bourkaib