With a robust offering that covers patent litigation, prosecution, and advisory services, the IP group at Bird & Bird is well placed to advise on domestic and cross-border matters across an array of sectors, most notably tech,  pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. José Miguel Lissén, who has a wealth of experience in the licensing and protection of patents, heads the team with IP prosecution and enforcement expert Mariano Santos; both practitioners are regularly called upon by clients from the biotech, electronics, and life sciences sectors. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Manuel Lobato, who shines in multijurisdictional patent litigation involving pharmaceuticals,  and Cintia Bernhardt, who focuses on patent litigation and enforcement in the media, telecoms, and e-commerce industries.

Noted for its ‘outstanding knowledge of pharma patent litigation’, the IP department at Clifford Chance remains a top choice in the Spanish market for multinational companies operating in the consumer goods, retail, media, life sciences and telecoms sectors, among others. In addition to its strong capabilities in patent litigation at the domestic and European levels, the group is also proficient in licencing issues, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings. Leading the team is the ‘highly respected, pragmatic, and creative’ Miquel Montañá, who stands out for his aptitude in multijurisdictional patent litigation and infringement matters. Josep Montefusco is a key contact for assistance with preliminary injunctions and damages involving the healthcare, automotive and TMT segments.

Noted by a client as the 'best law firm in Spain for patent litigation matters', Grau & Angulo excels in injunction proceedings, infringement matters and counterclaims involving pharmaceutical patents. The group is capable of handling contentious matters at the domestic and European levels, and acts for an expanding client roster featuring names from the life sciences, energy and telecoms sectors, among others. Patent litigator Javier Huarte, a key contact for pharma clients, and telecoms patent specialist Jesús Arribas co-lead the group alongside cross-border litigation authority Alejandro Angulo and Ignacio Pontijas, who concentrates on litigation involving the pharma sector. The firm also benefits from the aptitude of Ignacio Marqués, who focuses on cross-border litigation and licensing agreements. Ana-Laura Morales stands out for her expertise in mechanical and electronic patents, assisting companies with both contentious and non-contentious matters, while José Calvo is especially active in life sciences-related IP issues.

Demonstrating particular strength in patent litigation in the life sciences, electronics, and telecoms sectors, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is instructed by an expanding client roster comprised of notable household names, both domestic and international. The group also offers advisory and enforcement services and has experience handling multijurisdictional matters on a pan-European level. Practice head Luis Fernández-Novoa stands out for his expertise in patent litigation and arbitration concerning IP contracts. Álvaro Velázquez is another name to note for IP litigation, namely patents. Other active practitioners include IP litigator José Antonio Sanmartín, Laura Cantero, who is experienced in non-contentious and contentious patent mandates in the pharma and biotech sectors,  and Mar Conde, another contact for cross-border IP litigation.

With extensive experience in patent prosecution and litigation, Elzaburu is a popular choice for clients from the retail, aerospace, and automotive sectors, among others. The group is well positioned to advise on the management and protection of Spanish and European patents. Ruth Sánchez, who was promoted in January 2024, excels in patent registration and litigation matters. She co-leads the department alongside patent enforcement specialist Enrique Armijo and Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, who handles a variety of IP litigation cases. Francisco Javier Sáez and Pedro Saturio are key contacts for patent prosecution, providing guidance on drafting, prosecuting, and defending applications. Juan José Caselles departed the firm in July 2024.

Noted for its 'unparalleled agility and commitment to excellence', Eversheds Sutherland's IP practice is well versed in patent litigation, with a particular focus on the pharma, industrial engineering, and retail sectors. The group is also adept at handling licensing and prosecuting matters, both domestically and internationally. The department is jointly led by Kiko Carrión, who focuses on the life sciences sector, enforcement specialist José Mariano Cruz, and Marta González, a reference for patent litigation. Other key practitioners in the team include Inmaculada López, who is proficient in IP contentious matters across the pharma, construction, financial, automotive and cosmetics industries, and Eduardo Buitrón, who concentrates on litigation involving the pharma and health sectors.

Regarded as ‘one of the leading firms in the management of intellectual and industrial property', Garrigues stands out for its strong patent practice, encompassing litigation, commercial contracts, transactions, advisory services, and prosecution. The team is especially active in matters involving the audiovisual, life sciences, and technology sectors. Carolina Pina Sánchez, who advises on dispute resolution and transactions involving IP, jointly leads the department alongside João Miranda de Sousa, who concentrates on multijurisdictional infringement actions. Cristina Mesa is a key contact for IP litigation, while Pedro Tent is a go-to name for matters involving plant variety rights.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo‘s IP department is instructed by clients, most notably major names from the life sciences and telecoms sectors, in relation to patent licensing, protection, transfer and litigation. The group is jointly led by Jesús Muñoz Delgado and Sofía Martínez-Almeida; Muñoz-Delgado specialises in enforcement litigation, patent transfers, and protection, while Martínez-Almeida frequently handles patent litigation in the luxury goods, fashion, technology, and entertainment sectors. Rais Amils joined from Pérez-Llorca in January 2025.

Offering assistance with patent infringement litigation, enforcement actions, and advisory matters, the IP, media, and technology group at Hogan Lovells Spain is predominantly engaged by TMT and consumer goods clients on both domestic and cross-border cases. Co-leading the team are the 'outstanding' Ana Castedo and Inmaculada Lorenzo, who stand out for their 'eye for detail and great capacity for understanding technical concepts'. Castedo concentrates on patent litigation and enforcement, as well as infringement and validity proceedings with a focus on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors, while Lorenzo is noted for her aptitude in both contentious and non-contentious IP matters within the technology sector.

The team Uría Menéndez is predominantly engaged by clients from the pharmaceutical, chemical, and digital sectors seeking assistance with patent litigation and prosecution matters. Montiano Monteagudo leads the practice from Barcelona, standing out for his proficiency in patent protection and litigation matters involving the telecoms, pharmaceutical, and electronics sectors. Life sciences and plant variety specialist Ingrid Pi co-leads the group in Madrid alongside patent protection expert Borja Sainz de Aja and Carles Vendrell, who is adept in both contentious and non-contentious patent matters.

With solid capabilities in transactional, prosecution and litigation matters, Baylos' IP group acts for a growing client roster comprised of domestic and international businesses from the telecoms, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors, among others. Heading up the department is David Gómez, who has substantial experience in patent licensing and litigation, with a focus on the fashion, luxury goods, media, entertainment, and food and beverage industries. Other noteworthy individuals include Pedro Merino Baylos, Juan Luis Gracia, and Ana Padial, all of whom are adept in patent litigation and contractual matters.

With experience advising businesses from a wide variety of industry sectors, ClarkeModet is sought out for its expertise in patent prosecution and litigation matters. The group acts for an impressive client roster comprised of household names from the food and beverages, construction, and healthcare industries, among many others. Patent prosecution specialist Paola Rua Gómez co-leads the department alongside litigation expert Jorge Oria. Gómez is noted for her experience in processing patents and filing applications with a focus on the chemistry, pharmacy, and engineering sectors, while Oria stands out for his strong track record in contentious proceedings related to patents and unfair competition.

Capable of handling infringement and invalidity proceedings at both a national and international level, the IP, industrial property and trade secrets practice at Cuatrecasas regularly assists engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical, retail and tech clients with patent litigation and licensing matters. Albert Agustinoy, noted for his experience in disputes involving technological agreements, co-heads the department alongside Álvaro Bourkaib, who specialises in the protection and transfer of intangible assets, handling advisory, contractual and litigation mandates. Alejandro Negro is a key contact for pharma, biotech and life sciences clients.

Differentiated by its ‘collaboration with the client when analysing and solving problems’, the IP and IT law group at Pérez-Llorca is regularly turned to by companies from the technology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and IT sectors seeking assistance with patent litigation and advisory matters at the Spanish and European levels. Practice head Eduardo Castillo, noted for his ‘excellent technical quality and understanding of the client’s business’, specialises in patent litigation with a focus on the telecoms, life sciences, and technology sectors. Joaquín Rovira focuses on the protection and transfer of intangible assets.

Offering advice on contentious and non-contentious IP matters, ABG Intellectual Property is well placed to handle infringement actions, litigation involving the validity of patents, and transactional mandates. The group, led by the 'competent and responsive' Laura Montoya, attracts regular instructions from clients operating in the energy, engineering, and life sciences sectors, among others. Montoya, alongside Clara Carranza and Estefany Betances, focuses on the protection of intangible assets, handling agreements and disputes.

Abril Abogados' patent department provides comprehensive services, including prosecution, transactions, litigation, and strategic advisory. While the team has established expertise in the TMT sector, its expanding client base has broadened its focus to include the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. Carlos Baños, who focuses on mechanical, electronic, and software patents, co-heads the practice alongside civil and criminal litigation expert Fernando Ortega and patent prosecution specialist Salvador Diaz. Ignacio Temiño Ceniceros is a key contact for matters before the European Patent Office (EPO).

Noted for its 'footprint and cohesiveness within the teams', Baker McKenzie is capable of assisting with patent prosecution, enforcement, and litigation, as well as transactions, unfair competition, and advisory matters. The group has particular strength in the media, entertainment, luxury goods, fashion, and IT sectors, and has amassed an extensive and impressive roster including notable household names. José María Méndez, who focuses on the media and tech sectors, co-heads the practice alongside contractual and litigation expert Cristina Duch. María Dolores Garayalde is another key practitioner in the team.

With a strong presence in the media and entertainment sectors, Deloitte Legal's IP department offers advisory services and assistance with patent litigation. The team is well-versed in validity and infringement matters, licensing agreements and IP rights protection. Practice head Dulce Mª Miranda Naranjo stands out for her expertise in handling patent protection and litigation matters. Daniel Chóliz focuses on licensing and contractual mandates, while Javier Galán concentrates on administrative, civil, and infringement proceedings.

PONS IP has extensive experience in the application, opposition and appeal of patents before the European Patent Office. The group continues to be engaged by notable names from the energy, infrastructure, and biotech sectors, among others. Ana Herrera heads the team and specialises in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, with a special emphasis on the biotech industry. Esther Martínez and Catalina Lara excel in patent infringement matters, while Javier Hidalgo focuses on engineering patents.