With extensive experience handling patent litigation before both Spanish and European Offices and Courts, Ungria Patentes y Marcas supports a variety of start-ups, SMEs, and large multinational corporations. The practice is led by Ángel Pedrero, a key contact for media, retail, and financial services clients.

With extensive expertise across prosecution, enforcement, and advisory work, Bird & Bird‘s IP practice is geared to handle a broad range of high-profile and consequential patent mandates. The group regularly works with clients from the pharmaceuticals, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. José Miguel Lissén, a seasoned patent litigator with extensive experience in SEP/FRAND disputes, and Mariano Santos, who focuses on prosecution and enforcement mandates, jointly assume leadership responsibilities. Manuel Lobato stands out for his multijurisdictional work, while Antonio Cueto focuses on the retail and fashion industries, primarily advising on contentious matters. Cintia Bernhardt acts primarily for clients from the TMT, e-commerce, and life sciences sectors.

Praised for its ‘in-depth sector knowledge’, Clifford Chance‘s patent capabilities span the pharmaceuticals, tech, consumer goods, healthcare and financial industries. The practice is particularly noted for its strong track record in high-stakes patent litigation at all levels of the Spanish court system. ‘Internationally recognised’ practice head Miquel Montañá regularly acts for multinational corporations from the pharmaceutical sector in patent disputes. Josep Montefusco possesses extensive expertise across the full spectrum of patent litigation mandates, including revocation and infringement proceedings. Fernando Cerdà is regularly instructed by both domestic and international clients in IP litigation.

Standing out for its ability to combine ‘technical rigour with a business-oriented vision’, Grau & Angulo‘s patent team is regularly engaged by an array of high-profile clients from the pharmaceutical, tech, consumer goods and manufacturing sectors. Patent litigation and prosecution are the mainstays of the firm’s practice. Leadership responsibilities are shared by Alejandro Angulo, who primarily works in IP litigation in the electronics, mechanical, and telecoms sectors, patent and trade mark litigation specialist Jesús Arribas, and Ignacio Pontijas, who has amassed considerable experience representing pharmaceutical clients in precedent-setting patent cases. Ignacio Marqués and Javier Huarte round out the leadership group and are experienced litigators in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors, respectively.

The ‘highly knowledgeable’ patent practice at HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER is well placed to handle mandates across a wide range of sectors, receiving regular instructions from clients in the tech, pharmaceutical, and telecoms industries. The team excels in patent litigation mandates, covering patent entitlement and infringement proceedings. Practice head Luis Fernández Novoa has extensive experience representing clients at all levels of the Spanish court system. Álvaro Velázquez handles both contentious and advisory mandates, while Laura Cantero acts for both domestic and international clients alike in patent litigation.  Mar Conde is particularly active in cross-border IP litigation involving the mechanics, cosmetics, and consumer goods sectors.

With experience representing high-profile clients in matters at both the domestic and international level, the patent practice at Baylos acts for a diverse client base of companies from the life sciences, fashion, and automotive industries. The team is frequently sought for its expertise in handling both patent prosecution and litigation mandates. The practice is led by David Gómez, who continues to assist clients from the retail, food and beverage, and sports sectors in litigation proceedings before domestic and European courts. Pedro Merino Baylos maintains a strong book of work acting for clients from the media and entertainment sectors, while Juan Luis Gracia excels in IP matters concerning the sports, TMT, fashion and food and beverage segments.

The IP practice at Elzaburu pulls together a strong offering, with capabilities spanning both patent prosecution and litigation. With experience in proceedings at both EU and national levels, the team is regularly instructed by a diverse client base comprised of well-known players from the pharmaceutical, telecoms, and automotive sectors, among others. Leadership responsibilities are shared between Ruth Sánchez, who is regularly turned to by Spanish and international clients for her patent prosecution expertise, IP litigator Enrique Armijo, who attracts instructions from clients from the fashion, sports, and publishing industries, and patent litigation specialist Colm Ahern.

Garrigues houses an ‘excellent team of professionals’ capable of handling patent litigation, prosecution, and advisory work for an array of domestic and multinational corporations. The practice’s portfolio of work covers instructions from the pharmaceuticals, media, and tech industries, to name a few. The team is led by Carolina Pina Sánchez and João Miranda de Sousa, both of whom advise on a myriad of patent issues relating to the consumer goods, fashion, and media industries. Pedro Tent is a key contact for manufacturing clients, and heads up the IP groups in Valencia, Murcia and Alicante, while litigation specialist Cristina Mesa is active in the tech and fashion sectors.

With an established patent litigation practice that also offers advice on patent protection, commercialisation, and licensing issues, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is frequently instructed by high-profile domestic and international clients operating in a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, tech, and fashion. Practice head Sofía Martínez-Almeida has extensive expertise representing clients in IP litigation proceedings. Jesús Muñoz-Delgado continues to assist life sciences clients with cross-border IP disputes, while Rais Amils, who joined from Pérez-Llorca in December 2024, has considerable experience in the defence of pharmaceutical patents and exclusive rights.

Leveraging its international IP expertise, the patent practice at Hogan Lovells Spain acts for an array of multinational corporations from the TMT, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals sectors, to name a few. The unit is well-regarded for its experience in representing clients in patent litigation and providing strategic advice. Burkhart Goebel, who splits his time between Madrid and Hamburg, jointly oversees the team with Imogen Fowler, the office managing partner in Alicante. Both practitioners demonstrate strong capabilities in IP disputes. Ana Castedo is well-versed in patent litigation involving the telecoms, tech, and pharmaceutical industries, while Inmaculada Lorenzo is particularly skilled in patent enforcement proceedings.

The IP practice at Uría Menéndez comprises a well-established patents group experienced in both advisory and contentious mandates. The team enjoys a notable market reputation in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries, consistently acting for domestic and international corporations. The practice is led by Montiano Monteagudo, who possesses extensive experience representing clients before regulatory authorities and judicial bodies, alongside Ingrid Pi, a name to note for patent litigation in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, and Borja Sainz de Aja, who handles patent disputes involving infringements, revocations and invalidities. Carles Vendrell and Francisco Javier García, who handle contentious and non-contentious IP work.

The IP practice at Baker McKenzie brings together a robust team capable of managing the full range of patent matters across the media, fashion, and pharmaceutical industries. The group is highly regarded for its patent litigation work, with experience spanning all levels of the Spanish courts. Leadership is shared by José María Méndez, who acts for a roster of multinational media and technology clients, Íñigo Gené, who divides his time between London and Barcelona, and litigation specialist Silvia Sáenz de Ormijana. María Dolores Garayalde is commended for her ability to pair ‘technical excellence with a practical and strategic vision’, advising a diverse portfolio of retail, media, and pharmaceutical clients.

The IP practice at ClarkeModet brings together a strong patent offering, advising both domestic and multinational clients on litigation and prosecution matters. The team frequently works with companies in the life sciences, food and beverage, and retail sectors. Ignacio Gómez-Acebo, the regional managing director, has extensive experience advising on strategic consulting IP matters. Paola Rua Gómez manages a consistent flow of patent prosecution matters at both national and international levels, while Jorge Oria regularly represents manufacturing and industrial clients in domestic and cross-border patent proceedings.

With specialisations in advising clients from the pharmaceutical, engineering and retail sectors, the patents team at Eversheds Sutherland is adept at handling high-profile litigation for a broad mix of domestic and international clients. Leadership is shared by Kiko Carrión, whose practice centres on pharmaceutical-sector mandates, Marta González, who is well-versed in patent infringement litigation, and José Mariano Cruz, who receives a steady flow of instructions from clients in the automotive, cosmetics and sports sectors.

Pérez-Llorca fields a team of lawyers with ‘extensive experience in multinational patent litigation,’ acting for a broad range of high-profile clients at both national and international levels. The group regularly handles matters arising from the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and tech sectors. Practice head Eduardo Castillo has earned a strong market reputation for his patent litigation expertise, particularly within the chemical, pharmaceutical and telecoms industries. Cristina Duch is well-versed in contentious and non-contentious IP mandates, while Joaquín Rovira frequently advises clients on multijurisdictional patent matters.

ABG Intellectual Property fields a team of ‘highly skilled solicitors and patent agents’ capable of handling a broad spectrum of matters, including mandates from the education, food and chemical sectors. The practice offers clients both regulatory guidance and support on contentious issues. Practice head Laura Montoya is particularly strong in advising research institutes and manufacturers on patent strategy. Clara Carranza brings notable expertise in assisting clients from the tech sector, while Estefany Betances maintains a substantial portfolio of IP work for both domestic and international clients.

Praised by a diverse client base of tech, telecoms, and pharmaceutical companies for its ‘personal, yet professional approach’, the patent practice at Abril Abogados covers both patent prosecution and litigation matters. The team is jointly led by patent infringement specialist Carlos Baños, Fernando Ortega, whose broad practice spans mandates from the pharmaceutical, fashion, and manufacturing sectors, and Salvador Diaz, who regularly acts for both domestic and international clients.

The IP practice at Cuatrecasas advises clients across a broad range of industries, including pharmaceutical, automotive, and retail. The team handles a wide variety of patent litigation matters, covering both infringement and invalidity proceedings. Leadership is shared by Barcelona-based Albert Agustinoy and Álvaro Bourkaib, who focuses on new technologies. Rafael Sánchez Aristi is a key adviser for media-sector clients, while Alejandro Negro regularly acts for clients in the tech, pharmaceutical, and gaming industries.

Fielding a ‘diverse team of professionals,’ the patent practice at PONS IP advises clients across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecoms, and engineering. The group is recognised for its deep expertise in patent prosecution at both national and international levels. Ana Herrera leads the team, leveraging her biotech background to advise a portfolio of domestic and multinational pharmaceutical clients. Esther Martínez has experience across both patent litigation and prosecution, while Javier Hidalgo advises a client base ranging from individuals and start-ups to large multinational corporations.

Specialising in patent litigation within the pharmaceutical sector, the IP practice at Vidal-Quadras & Ramon is praised for its ‘intellectual rigour, strategic vision, and deep specialisation in intellectual property law'. The team’s expertise spans both domestic and cross-border patent litigation. Leadership is shared by Miguel Vidal-Quadras Trias De Bes and Oriol Ramon, both of whom have extensive experience in pharmaceutical-related patent litigation at national and international levels. Key support is offered by Sonia Sarroca, who focuses on patents.