Josep Montefusco
Clifford ChanceNoted for its 'excellence in the level of advice' and 'quality of service', Clifford Chance's IP group has a robust offering which covers trade mark prosecution, enforcement and litigation matters. The team acts for an expanding client roster that consists of businesses from a wide variety of sectors, including consumer goods, retail, biotech, media and entertainment, to name a few. Practice head Miquel Montañá stands out for his proficiency in cross-border litigation related to unfair competition, contractual disputes, and trade mark infringements. Josep Montefusco, noted for his 'deep understanding of European IP', concentrates on trade mark litigation, preliminary injunctions, and damages claims.
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‘They have a knowledge of the industry that makes them unique in the service they provide.’
‘Excellence in the level of advice, quality of service, and deliverables, as well as in client relations.’
‘Josep Montefusco goes out of his way for his clients and always provides exceptional service. He has a deep understanding of European IP and is able to successfully litigate even the most complex and arduous cases, especially within the tech industry.’
Key clients
- Autry International
- GB Foods
- Uriach
- Lindt
- Philip Morris
- Affinity Petcare
- The European Superleague
- Vivo
- L'Oréal
- Novartis
- Henkel
- Faca Packaging
- Esteve Healthcare, S.L.
- Samsung
- Bayer Cropscience S.L.U.
- Honda
Work highlights
- Advised Autry International on court proceedings where GAR Sport was claiming the ownership of the portfolio of trade marks owned by Autry International.
- Represented Autry International in trade mark infringement proceedings brought against GAR Sport and a related chain of retailers.
- Advising the organisers of the European Super League on the registration of the "Super League" trade marks.
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Miquel Montañá