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Regarded as ‘one of the leading firms in the management of intellectual and industrial property', Garrigues stands out for its strong patent practice, encompassing litigation, commercial contracts, transactions, advisory services, and prosecution. The team is especially active in matters involving the audiovisual, life sciences, and technology sectors. Carolina Pina Sánchez, who advises on dispute resolution and transactions involving IP, jointly leads the department alongside João Miranda de Sousa, who concentrates on multijurisdictional infringement actions. Cristina Mesa is a key contact for IP litigation, while Pedro Tent is a go-to name for matters involving plant variety rights.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘In addition to lawyers, the team also has engineers who understand patents perfectly. The closeness and continuous contact with the client and the experts has made the difference.’

  • ‘The group stands out for its organisation and discipline.’

  • ‘Garrigues is one of the leading firms in the management of intellectual and industrial property, particularly patents. They are a benchmark in the sector in Spain and have an international presence.’

  • ‘The professionals are very competent and advise clients appropriately and with quality.’

  • ‘What makes this practice unique is its client-centric approach and exceptional efficiency.’

  • ‘The Garrigues team stands out for its ability to adapt and its unwavering commitment to continuous service optimisation. They compare very favourably with other firms, surpassing them in efficiency and personalised attention.’

Key clients

  • Club de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas
  • Talladium
  • Riverside
  • Asociación Española contra el Cáncer
  • Overture Life
  • Grupo Cobra
  • Telefónica
  • Crown Food
  • Cosentino
  • MYTAXI IBERIA (Free Now)
  • TOT

Work highlights

Defending Free Now which is being sued by IDX Informática, Sugartaxi and Camaleon Servicios Informáticos for infringement of its patent over a mobile application for booking taxis through a smartphone using geolocation technology.
Assiting Club de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas with civil proceedings against infringers of Community plant variety regarding clementine “Nadorcott”.
Assisting TOT in a case against HUAWEI for patent infringement relating to a complex 3G technology.

Practice head

Carolina Pina Sánchez; João Miranda de Sousa

Other key lawyers

Cristina Mesa; Pedro Tent; Isabel Pascual de Quinto