Renowned for its copyright expertise, Baker McKenzie‘s IP practice advises on unfair competition disputes, anti-counterfeiting measures, and parallel trade issues, along with infringement cases, enforcement actions, and licensing agreements. The team’s breadth of expertise continues to attract notable clients from a range of sectors, including media, entertainment, and technology, to name a few. In Madrid, media and entertainment specialist José María Méndez leads the department and is highly regarded for his expertise in enforcing and safeguarding copyrights and trade secrets. Cristina Duch, who heads the team in Barcelona, is a specialist in copyright litigation and advisory services.

Clifford Chance's IP practice, noted for its ‘impeccable delivery of work’ in copyright matters, provides advisory and dispute resolution services, including litigation, enforcement, and licensing. The group possesses expertise across various sectors, including consumer goods, biotech, and media, and is well equipped to handle cases at both domestic and international levels. The department is under the leadership of Miquel Montañá, who excels in unfair competition litigation. Key support is offered by preliminary injunction specialist Josep Montefusco, and Juan Cuerva de Cañas, who handles transactional and litigation work concerning copyrights.

Instructed by notable names from the technology, pharmaceuticals, and automotive sectors, among others, Cuatrecasas has extensive experience advising on copyright litigation, including infringement cases, transactions, and contractual agreements. Álvaro Bourkaib, who co-leads the practice alongside Albert Agustinoy, stands out for his expertise in copyright litigation and mandates concerning the protection and transfer of intangible assets. Rafael Sánchez Aristi is a key contact for copyright infringement, while Alejandro Negro concentrates on contractual matters. Jorge Llevat left the firm in December 2023.

ECIJA's IP practice, known for its ‘technical rigour and experience,’ excels in handling a wide range of copyright matters, including emerging areas like NFTs. The group, which is regularly instructed by major clients from the tech, media, entertainment and advertising sectors, offers assistance with regulatory compliance, media productions, and copyright registrations, as well as licensing and litigation matters. Hugo Écija, a key contact in the group, specialises in copyright litigation, while Alejandro Touriño focuses on copyright issues within the TMT sector. Helena Suárez and Elena Ordúñez are adept at handling disputes in the audiovisual segment.

The IP group at Garrigues is recognised in the Spanish market for its ‘personalised approach, diversity, and innovative use of technology’. With a strong presence in the audiovisual and tech sectors, the team has extensive experience in copyright litigation, commercial contracts, and prosecution matters. Carolina Pina Sánchez, who focuses on the telecoms and media sectors, co-leads the team with João Miranda de Sousa, a seasoned practitioner in EU infringement actions. Cristina Mesa and Ricardo López Alzaga are recommended for litigation matters related to technology and content, respectively, while Antonio Muñoz Vico concentrates on the media and entertainment sector.

Bird & Bird‘s IP group offers a comprehensive range of services, including advice on copyright litigation, licensing, enforcement, and regulatory and contractual matters. With extensive cross-border experience and strong expertise in the pharmaceuticals, food technology, and cosmetics sectors, the team continues to attract engagements from high-profile clients. José Miguel Lissén, who has in-depth knowledge of tech and life sciences-related matters, co-heads the practice alongside Mariano Santos; Lissén is proficient in infringement matters and litigation, while Santos is adept in prosecution and enforcement mandates. David Fuentes stands out for his expertise in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including licensing, transactions and litigation.

Grau & Angulo is singled out for its significant experience in advising a range of high-profile clients from the media, entertainment, telecoms, and automotive sectors, among others, on licensing, unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting matters, as well as litigation related to designs, copyright and domain names. The department is led by Ignacio Marqués, who specialises in copyright litigation, transactions, licensing, and enforcement. Maite Ferrándiz stands out for her aptitude for representing clients before the Supreme Court, while Sonia Santos is a key contact for international matters.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo‘s group is a popular choice for businesses from the consumer goods, media, entertainment, and technology sectors seeking advice on contractual, regulatory, and transactional issues, as well as litigation and advisory matters. Jesús Muñoz Delgado, who specialises in litigation involving all types of IP rights, including copyright, and Sofía Martínez-Almeida, a key contact for retailers and fashion brands, co-lead the department. Other key practitioners include Anna Viladás Jené, who possesses significant expertise in art law, representing artists and cultural institutions, and Bárbara Sainz De Vicuña, a name to note for tech and advertising-related matters.

Santiago Mediano Abogados‘ IP practice is noted for its significant expertise in copyright litigation arising within the media and entertainment sectors. The group attracts regular instructions from notable production, gaming, and technology companies, who also turn to the team for assistance with technology transfer contracts and licensing agreements. Practice head Santiago Mediano is skilled in copyright litigation, unfair competition, and production-related matters, including agreements, financing, and royalty negotiations. Raúl Bercovitz handles both contentious and non-contentious matters. Other key practitioners in the group include Elena Santías and Beatriz Sánchez Carpintero, the latter of whom specialises in the field of online piracy.

Uría Menéndez‘s IP team has built a strong and growing client base, featuring major names in digital platforms, media, entertainment, and telecoms. The group is well positioned to advise on both contentious and non-contentious matters involving copyright. Madrid-based life science specialist Ingrid Pi, image rights expert Carles Vendrell, and Borja Sainz de Aja, a reference for copyright-related litigation, jointly lead the department with Montiano Monteagudo, who sits in the Barcelona office, and advises clients from the pharma, tech, food, textile, and education sectors, among others, on proceedings involving the protection of a variety of IP rights, including copyright.

The IP and digital business group at CMS Albiñana y Suárez de Lezo is retained by clients from the media, entertainment, technology, and digital sectors for assistance with copyright litigation, agreements, and regulatory compliance issues. Key areas of activity for the group include transfer agreements, publishing contracts, software licensing and film rights assignment. Practice head María González Gordon has expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from copyright litigation to distribution agreements. Other key contacts in the department include Ricardo Gómez-Barreda, a name to note for IT companies, advertising agencies, publishing houses, and media clients, and Irene San Martín, who handles contentious and non-contentious work related to copyright.

With a strong presence in the media and entertainment sectors, Elzaburu is a firm choice for production companies and video gaming clients seeking assistance with IP rights purchases, licensing agreements, disputes, and regulatory compliance. Mabel Klimt, who is active in image rights and licensing matters, and litigation specialists Enrique Armijo and Carlos Morán jointly head the practice with Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, who excels in copyright litigation involving the IT sector. Inés de Casas is another notable name in the group, who stands out for her aptitude for negotiating and drafting contracts and licenses.

Pedro Alemán Abogados excels in M&A transactions, litigation, and agreements related to copyrights, offering advice to a varied client base active in the fashion, luxury, media, and entertainment industries. Singled out for its expertise in the audiovisual sector, the group is under the joint leadership of Pedro Alemán Laín, singled out for his wealth of experience in mandates concerning art and museums, Javier Martínez Bavière, a key contact for major Spanish television and film production companies, writers, publishers, and European IT companies, and Miguel Ángel Gómez Nix, noted for his in-depth knowledge of the TV and cinema industries. María Luisa Latorre stands out for her aptitude in TV and cinema production matters.

Noted for its ‘practical approach and knowledge of the sector’, Pérez-Llorca‘s IP and IT law practice offers a strong copyright service, encompassing litigation, enforcement, and advisory work both domestically and internationally. The group is especially active in the media, entertainment, software, IT, and digital sectors, showcasing additional expertise in emerging areas such as NFTs. Practice head Andy Ramos Gil De La Haza stands out for his aptitude in technology and intangible asset transfers and acquisitions, while Alicia Maddio concentrates on contractual agreements and disputes.

Abril Abogados is adept in copyright consultancy and litigation matters, with a strong focus on the TMT, automotive, and financial services sectors. The practice is under the joint leadership of Ignacio Temiño, a name to note for contractual issues and litigation, and Ruben Canales, who is especially active in the TMT segment. Both practice heads have extensive experience in copyright litigation.

The IP group at Baylos is a go-to choice for production companies and consumer goods clients, offering expert guidance on copyright disputes, prosecution, transactions, and regulatory issues both in Spain and abroad. Practice head David Gómez is proficient in advertising matters, criminal and civil litigation, and contractual issues. Juan Luis Gracia is another key contact in the department for licensing and distribution mandates.

DLA Piper‘s IP and technology group is a trusted adviser to high-profile clients in the pharmaceutical, technology, media, and entertainment sectors, handling copyright regulatory matters, litigation, registration, licensing, enforcement, and general advisory matters. Leading the practice is Diego Ramos, who regularly advises on ownership rights and branding. The team also benefits from the expertise of Paula González De Castejón, a key contact for the gaming and pharma sectors.

Recognised for its strong copyright capabilities, Eversheds Sutherland‘s practice has built an impressive and growing client base in the technology and media sectors. The team, led by Vicente Arias, is adept at handling copyright infringements, litigation, and enforcement, as well as licensing agreements and contractual issues, both nationally and internationally. Lara Barrasa is another key contact for IP and new technologies mandates.

HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is highly experienced in copyright litigation, infringement disputes, and regulatory compliance, representing a variety of clients from the media and entertainment sectors, including producers, photographers, and painters. Practice head José Antonio Sanmartín stands out for his proficiency in copyright litigation across civil and criminal courts. Other key practitioners include Teresa Azañedo, who handles contentious and non-contentious copyright work in the art, culture, entertainment, media, telecoms and tech sectors, and Mar Conde, who excels in cross-border litigation.