Combining ‘solid technical expertise with a highly refined strategic vision’, the IP practice at Clifford Chance handles the full spectrum of trade mark mandates, including global portfolio management and cross-border litigation. The team advises clients across sectors such as sports, food and beverage, and tech. Miquel Montañá and Josep Montefusco co-lead the practice, bringing extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and TMT sectors, respectively. Litigation specialist Adrián Crespo is highly experienced in trade mark infringement proceedings within the food and consumer goods sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This firm stands out for its combined specialisation in intellectual property and criminal law, offering strategic and technically sound advice tailored to our operational needs. For in-house counsel, it's important to know that the team combines legal rigour with a practical approach, particularly in complex compliance matters and intangible asset protection. Their ability to anticipate regulatory changes and their agility in responding give them a competitive edge.’
- ‘What makes this firm's team stand out is its ability to combine solid technical expertise with a highly refined strategic vision, especially in complex intellectual property matters with criminal implications.'
Key clients
- Autry International
- GB Foods
- Uriach
- Lindt
- Philip Morris
- Affinity Petcare
- The European Super League
- Vivo
- L'Oréal
- Novartis
- Henkel
- Faca Packaging
- Esteve Healthcare
- Samsung
- Bayer Cropscience
- Honda
Work highlights
Advising A22 SPORTS MANAGEMENT, S.L. (a company involved in the creation of the European Super League) on the registration of three Spanish trade marks.
Advises Philip Morris on several criminal proceedings related to the infringement of its renowned trade marks, such as Marlboro®, Chesterfield ® or L&M®.
Advising the organisers of the European Super League on the registration of the "Super League" EU trade marks as well as in opposition proceedings brought by the Danish League of Football against one of said trade marks before the EUIPO.
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Practice head
Miquel Montañá; Josep Montefusco
Other key lawyers
Adrián Crespo; Laura Cachón