Intellectual
Property Law.

Not automatically. Trademark protection is territorial. If you hold a UK, US or other national trademark, you generally need a separate Spanish or EU trademark to be protected here. An EU trademark covers all member states, including Spain, in a single application.

A straightforward application with no opposition typically takes around six to eight months from filing to grant. If someone opposes it, or the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office raises objections, it can take longer. We handle the filing and respond to any objections on your behalf.

The first step is usually a cease and desist letter setting out your rights and asking them to stop. If that does not resolve it, options include an opposition or cancellation action against their registration, or court proceedings for infringement and damages, depending on the situation.

For technical patents, yes, a registered patent agent usually drafts the technical claims. We coordinate that side of the process and handle the legal aspects: ownership, licensing, enforcement and any disputes.

Yes, copyright exists automatically once a work is created, without needing registration. However, registering it at the Registro de la Propiedad Intelectual creates an official record of authorship and date, which makes it much easier to prove your rights if a dispute ever comes up.