Mr Javier Fernández-Lasquetty > Elzaburu > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Elzaburu‘s patent department works closely with the firm’s other practices, notably the litigation, anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy teams, to provide a comprehensive service across patent prosecution and litigation. Home to trained engineers who bring their technical knowledge to patent prosecution and litigation, the firm works with numerous applicants for Spanish and European patents, and has a long track record of success in the management and protection of inventions. The key contacts are new head of patents Ruth Sánchez, patent prosecution expert Francisco Saez, litigation specialist Enrique Armijo, head of legal and business Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, and anti-counterfeiting expert Juan José Caselles.

Elzaburu‘s large and versatile IP group is frequently involved in the largest and most high-profile trade mark disputes, though it also handles prosecution work through specialist partner Luis Baz. Legal and business head Javier Fernández-Lasquetty and anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy expert Juan José Caselles also play central roles in the practice. Enrique Armijo provides essential support in unfair competition cases. Up-and-coming partner Carlos Morán and associate María Cadarso are also active in major trade mark disputes. Honorary partner Antonio Castán retired from the firm in 2023. The firm is widely acknowledged as a leader in the protection of rights at all levels, with extensive experience in acting before the higher courts, including the Supreme Court.

Elzaburu has a multidisciplinary practice that provides comprehensive advice to holders of copyright in many sectors of the entertainment industry, notably theatre, motion pictures, television, and live shows. Handling both domestic and cross-border matters, it is especially well known for its strong capabilities in IP litigation. The firm also stands out for its busy antipiracy team, which works in close cooperation with customs, police, prosecutors, and courts. Lead legal and business partner Javier Fernández-Lasquetty, head of media and entertainment Mabel Klimt, litigation partner Enrique Armijo, and head of anti-counterfeiting Juan José Caselles are the main contacts. Former head of litigation Antonio Castán retired in 2023.