ABRIL ABOGADOS CREATING VALUE THROUGH LAW TOGETHER

CREATING VALUE

THROUGH LAW

TOGETHER

The best legal strategy is the one you don’t have to remember exists.

We turn legal complexity into strategy, growth, and long-term value.

Over 25 years supporting companies worldwide from Spain. We combine deep technical expertise with a long-term strategic vision.

CREATING VALUE THROUGH LAW TOGETHER

The best legal strategy is the one you don’t have to remember exists.

We turn legal complexity into strategy, growth, and long-term value.

Our work only makes sense
if it helps build the future.

25 years of experience built transformed into a system.
A methodology that delivers consistent results

Discover how we work

Systematic interconnection

We connect patents with trademarks, copyright with technology, litigation with strategy. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Invisible protection

The best defence works in the background, freeing you to focus on your business.

Scalable architecture

We design solutions that evolve with your company. At Abril, we build solid yet invisible legal structures that allow your projects to grow without limits.

We work as an extension of your in-house team, while bringing the expertise of external specialists.

A way of working that integrates technical expertise, strategy, and genuine proximity. We work with you differently because we are different. No corporate ego. No unnecessary distance. With the agility of a boutique firm and the capabilities of a multinational.

Meet our team

Method, vision, and results that endure

Applied technical specialization

Engineers and specialised lawyers across in biotech, pharma, software, and digital industries. We speak your technical language, not just legal terminology.

Long-term strategy

We design legal frameworks that prevent future risk.

Proximity with professional judgement

Agile teams that integrate into your organisation with trust and responsiveness.

Protection is only the beginning.
We create legal structures that drive, support, and scale your projects.

We do not offer isolated services. We build interconnected legal ecosystems where each element strengthens the others.

Trademarks

Global strategy, multinational portfolio management, and representation before IP Offices worldwide and Courts.

Patents & Designs

Protection of innovation through patents and designs with a highly specialised approach.

Intellectual Property

Comprehensive advice to creators, publishers, production companies, museums, and music, cultural, and streaming platforms.

Digital Law & Data Protection

Data protection compliance, technology agreements, cybersecurity, software licensing, and digital platforms.

Litigation & Enforcement

Civil and criminal actions, specialised arbitration, interim measures, and anti-piracy enforcement.

Marketing & Advertising

Legal audit and review of advertising campaigns, content, and marketing collaborations. Empower your communication with legal certainty.

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Your trusted IP partner in Spain and across Europe
Strategic partners combining global legal insight with local business expertise.

For over 25 years, we've partnered with law firms across Europe, the US, and Asia as their trusted local counsel in Spain. Why international firms choose us:

Flawless execution

We represent clients before the SPTO, EUIPO, EPO, and Spanish courts, delivering consistently strong results.

Seamless communication

Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Efficient coordination across all time zones.

Global network, trusted presence

Active members of leading international IP associations including INTA, ECTA, GALA, AIPPI, LES, ASIPI and MARQUES connecting expertise, standards, and relationships across jurisdictions.

Transparent pricing

Clear fees, agreed from the outset.

Partner with us

From startups to multinationals, every client matters.

Technology & Software

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences

Fashion & Sports

Media & Entertainment

Food & Beverage

Cosmetics

Fintech

Renewable Energy

Automotive

Education & Publishing

Strategies that endure across industries.

Every legal decision strengthens your innovation, protects your competitive advantage, and supports your growth

International
Recognition

Prestige endorsed by
leading legal directories

Silver Firm Enforcement & Litigation Prosecution & Strategy

"Encyclopedic knowledge of trademark law"

Silver Firm Enforcement & Litigation Prosecution & Strategy

"Encyclopedic knowledge of trademark law"

“The Abril Abogados team combines technical legal knowledge with the ability to understand business needs, adapting its responses without superfluous legal presentations.”

“While other firms seem to be more interested in citing articles, Abril Abogados is dedicated to providing real legal advice for the business.”

“The Abril Abogados team combines technical legal knowledge with the ability to understand business needs, adapting its responses without superfluous legal presentations.”

“While other firms seem to be more interested in citing articles, Abril Abogados is dedicated to providing real legal advice for the business.”

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Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot Ignore

The trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit...

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FAST ACTION IP PROTOCOL DURING THE MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, ALIMENTARIA...

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will be held again in Barcelona from March 2nd to 5th, 2026. Whether you believe your IP rights may be infringed during the event, or...

Increase of official fees in the European Patent Office

The European Patent Office (EPO) recently issued an information notice announcing increases in the amount of official fees. This increase will take effect on April 1, 2026. In this regard,...

DEALING WITH THE BRANDS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE: CASE ORWELL

We begin the year by commenting on the latest decision issued by the EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal in relation to the case concerning the trademark “GEORGE ORWELL” in Classes...

2026 Begins with new rules for e-commerce and customer service...

The year 2025 ended with the publication of a new and significant piece of legislation (Spanish Law 10/2025 of 26 December), which will introduce important changes for businesses and consumers,...

MIO/konektra and the (re)confirmation of the subjective conception of originality

On 5 December, the CJEU issued its long-awaited judgment in the MIO/konektra case (C-580/23 and C 795/23) concerning copyright protection for applied art objects, their originality and the assessment of...

Argentina takes the first step for joining the patent cooperation...

On November 13, 2025, Governments of Argentina and the United States issued a joint statement announcing the framework of a bilateral trade agreement. One of its central aspects is the...

🆕MARQUES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

👉🏻CLASS 46 interviews our colleague Sara De Toledo🔝, following her first Annual Conference at MARQUES. In addition to describing her experience there, Sara tells us how she dealt with being...

Attention! Important updates in the classification of goods and services...

On January 1, 2026, the new edition of the Nice Classification will enter into force. This update is particularly relevant and is one of the most significant in recent years,...

OFERTA DE EMPLEO

The Supreme Court Rules on the co-authorship of Fumiko Negishi...

On 30 September 2025, the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court upheld the ruling handed down by the Madrid Provincial Court recognising Fumiko Negishi as co-author of 221 works by...