Garrigues
Noted for 'its closeness and its high technical knowledge', Garrigues is a key adviser to media, entertainment, retail and sporting entities on trade mark matters. Its work spans complex litigation, commercial contracts, M&A transactions, IP filings and the management of large trade mark portfolios. It is also sought after for large-scale assessments of the law in emerging areas such as NFTs, augmented reality and neural marketing. IP and digital business partner Carolina Pina and experienced prosecutor João Miranda de Sousa, both based in Madrid, lead the practice. Barcelona-based litigator Isabel Pascual De Quinto, who ‘demonstrates great dedication’, and emerging partner talent Cristina Mesa in Madrid, who exhibits ‘sharp legal acumen’, are central to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is highly specialised, with excellent knowledge of the practice and great capacity to carry out comprehensive analyses of risks as well as to propose various options to address them.’
‘In addition to her skills and technical knowledge, Isabel Pascual de Quinto demonstrates great dedication and knowledge of the latest developments, the market and the client.'
‘The Garrigues team is made up of professionals who perfectly know the company's needs, implementing innovative and creative solutions that allow it to achieve the objectives of adequate protection of industrial property rights.Its professional quality, its closeness and its high technical knowledge of the subject stand out. Collaboration and communication both in person and through telematic meetings is excellent.’
‘From our point of view, the elements that stand out are the search for a deep understanding of the spirit and values of our company and what its industrial property rights represent. Cristina Giner Mas who has been collaborating with us for a decade.’
‘The team distinguishes itself through its breadth of expertise, client-centric approach, and commitment to excellence. We trust the team's strengths, skills, and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services that consistently outshine those of their competitors. They are also always ahead of deadlines and fees are very competitive.’
‘I highly recommend Cristina Mesa for her sharp legal acumen and the ability to anticipate future legal trends. She has a great practical approach and excellent manners.’
Key clients
- Chanel
- UEFA
- Valencia Club de Futbol
- Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia)
- Bimba y Lola, SL
- Makeblock Co Ltd
- Clave Denia SA
- BBVA
- Igenomix
- laliga
- Picualia
- fcc
Work highlights
- Acted for Hijos de Rivera in two different oral hearings, defending Estrella Galicia trade marks before the General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg.
- Currently advising VALENCIA CF on the protection of its trade marks, image rights and brand image in the innovative field of the METAVERSE and NFT.
- Represents the Chinese robotics company Makeblock in a legal proceeding against one of its former distributors in Spain.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Pina Sánchez, João Miranda de Sousa