Ms María Dolores Garayalde > Baker McKenzie > Madrid, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Fielding cross-departmental expertise and a stellar client list, Baker McKenzie is a leading firm in the retail space. The practice is jointly led by Cristina Duch, who specialises in IP rights, unfair competition and advertising, and María Dolores Garayalde, who advises on trademark matters, license agreements, and tech transfers, and is skilled in managing the IP aspects of corporate transactions.

Baker McKenzie‘s IP practice is adept at handling trade mark prosecution, enforcement, and litigation matters, and is also well placed to handle the IP aspects of transactions. The group acts for an impressive and extensive client roster comprised of notable names from the media, entertainment, fashion, luxury goods, and food and beverage sectors, among others. Leading the team is José María Méndez, a name to note for media and tech clients. María Dolores Garayalde stands out for her expertise in IP portfolio management, infringement and counterfeiting proceedings, and transactions. Another key practitioner in the group is Rubén Cano, who focuses on the enforcement and protection of trade marks. Former co-head Cristina Duch is no longer at the firm.

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. Practice head José María Méndez focuses on the media and tech sectors. María Dolores Garayalde is another key practitioner in the team. Cristina Duch is no longer at the firm.