Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has a highly respected IP practice that is active in trade marks, designs, unfair competition, and advertising law, and stands out for its track record in the protection, enforcement litigation and licensing of brands. The lead partners are IP enforcement specialist Jesús Muñoz-Delgado and Sofía Martínez-Almeida, who has extensive expertise in online and digital issues. Martinez-Almeida also leads the firm’s retail and fashion group, while Muñoz-Delgado is a key adviser to clients in the food and life sciences sectors. At associate level, Anna Viladás Jené handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, notably in the entertainment and art industries, while Mercedes Corbal frequently advises on regulatory issues in the food sector. Gonzalo Ulloa retired in 2023.
Key clients
- Nintendo Company, Ltd.
- Giorgo Armani S.p.A.
- Entertainment One UK Limited
- Grupo FCC
- Huawei Technologies España S.A.
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
- ZICLA
- Galletas Gullón S.A.
- Ampere Power Energy S.L.
- Bodegas Emilio Moro S.L.
- Esprinet Ibérica
- Ecoembalajes España
- Ziclacities
- Martiderm S.L.
- Ferrero, S. p. A.
Work highlights
- Acting for INTERPORC, PROVACUNO, INTEROVIC, ASICI, AVIANZA and INTERCUN in a civil procedure brought in Spain against the plant-based products producer Heura.
- Advised Red Bull GmbH on defending its claim "vitalises body and mind", which has been challenged in an Autocontrol proceeding.
- Representing the wine company Bodegas Emilio Moro, owner of the winery Bodegas Emilio Moro and producer of the awarded wines “EMILIO MORO” and “MALLEOLUS”, against one of its major competitors, the vineyard owner Carlos Moro, as well as against companies of the Matarromera group owned by the latter.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jesús Muñoz-Delgado, Sofía Martínez-Almeida