Mr Enrique Armijo > Elzaburu > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

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.

Elzaburu is noted for its ‘excellence in the management of trade mark portfolios, as well as in pre-litigation and litigation phases’, which continues to attract instructions from major clients across the retail, biotech, and telecoms sectors, among others. The group has expertise in trade mark prosecution and litigation mandates, and regularly advises on audits, image strategy, and trade mark management on both a domestic and international level. Prosecution specialist Luis Baz and litigation expert Enrique Armijo co-head the team alongside Carlos Morán, who concentrates on litigation related to infringements, revocation, and invalidity actions, and Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, who is adept in mediation and arbitration. On the non-contentious front, Valencia-based Manuel Mínguez focuses on auditing and the protection of trade marks. Juan José Caselles retired from practice in July 2024.

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.