Cuatrecasas offers a strong and wide-ranging copyright practice that acts for a broad mix of domestic and international clients in the technology, retail, and media sectors, among others. The team, which handles both contentious work and transactional and contractual mandates, is jointly led by IP and tech specialist Albert Agustinoy and Álvaro Bourkaib, who is noted for his experience in copyright work involving software and online platform liability. Rafael Sánchez Aristi is highly regarded in the media and entertainment arena, advising on transactions, contracts and litigation involving IP, while Jean-Yves Teindas is noted for his expertise in copyright protection.
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Key clients
- Goal Systems
- Adevinta
- Elsa PEretti Foundation
- Alibaba Group
- Ficosa
- Airbnb
- Bergé
- Corporación Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals (TV3)
Work highlights
Advised Goal Systems on litigation (7 current court and arbitration cases against software factories), contractual (drafting and assisting in the negotiation of their major contracts) and strategic counseling.
Advising Bergé on the sale of an important art collection, including its export to different countries for private sales and auction sales, and the sale of some of the pieces to museums.
Advising on the inheritance transfer of Elsa Peretti's intellectual property assets worldwide to the Nando and the Elsa Peretti Foundation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Albert Agustinoy; Álvaro Bourkaib
Other key lawyers
Rafael Sánchez Aristi; Jean-Yves Teindas