Bird & Bird fields a large IP practice which advises clients on a broad array of copyright matters, acting for both domestic and international companies. The team is particularly active in prosecution and litigation, with instructions coming from the media, sports, and tech industries. IP litigator José Miguel Lissén, a key contact for clients in the TMT and life sciences sectors, co-leads the team alongside Mariano Santos, who is active in internet and IT matters. Antonio Cueto maintains a strong contentious practice, particularly in the retail and fashion sectors, while Manuel Lobato brings extensive experience in copyright, patent and trade secrets matters.
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Work highlights
Advised the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on urgent trade mark, copyright, and unfair competition litigation against a Spanish apparel company ahead of the Paris 2024 Games.
Advised BBC Studios Distribution Limited on copyright, trade mark, and unfair competition litigation against unauthorised BLUEY-themed musicals in Spain.
Practice head
José Miguel Lissén; Mariano Santos
Other key lawyers
Antonio Cueto; Manuel Lobato