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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 products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour” (OECD/EUIPO, 2026) by the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights,
FAST ACTION IP PROTOCOL DURING THE MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, ALIMENTARIA AND HOSTELCO 2026
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 if you have been warned and may be subject to legal action, you should know that the Commercial Courts of Barcelona and the Spanish EU
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, most official fees will increase compared to the current rates, including search, examination, designation, grant, and annuity fees. It is recommended that all applicants having
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🆕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 separated from her baby for a few days for the first time after birth. You can read the full interview here: https://marques.org/blogs/class46/?XID=BHA5397. Don’t miss it!
Privacy Law: A Global Legal Perspective on Data Protection Relating to Advertising & Marketing
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (“GALA”) has announced 📣 the release of the third edition of its comprehensive three-volume set, Privacy Law: A Global Legal Perspective on Data Protection Relating to Advertising & Marketing. Ignacio Temiño Ceniceros and Salvador Díaz have contributed by writing the Spanish chapter. Hard copies of the book are available for purchase
LEADERS LEAGUE
One more year, ABRIL ABOGADOS and our partners Ignacio Temiño Ceniceros, Salvador Díaz Prades, Fernando Ortega, and Rubén Rubén Canales Quinto in the 2024 edition of the Leaders League ranking One of the best law firms for Copyright, Trademark and Patent Litigation and Prosecution Thank youuu!
Our firm is consolidated in the “silver” band of the prestigious ranking WTR 1000
Our firm is consolidated in the “silver” band of the prestigious ranking WTR 1000 that identifies the top trademark professionals in the key jurisdictions around the world, 2024 edition. As exponents of the whole Team, Carolina Montero, Ignacio Temiño and Fernando Ortega have been also recognised in this year’s edition, highlighting they good savoir faire.
Abril Abogados Tier Silver for World Trademarks Review
World Trademark Review once again recognizes ABRIL ABOGADOS in the “Tier Silver” in both categories “Enforcement & Litigation” and “Prosecution and strategy”. The publication recognizes the trajectory of the firm and the complete advice that Abril Abogados provides to both national and international clients. Special mention to the founding partners and the work of Ignacio
Ignacio Temiño was recognized by the Best Lawyers®2021 “LAWYER OF THE YEAR” Intellectual Property Law, Madrid
Honored and thankful to be selected by my peers for inclusion in the ‘Best Lawyers’ in Spain as Intellectual Property ‘LAWYER OF THE YEAR’. Only ‘a single lawyer in a specific practice area and location is honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation’. Go to the publication

Abril Abogados made it to the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020 shortlists
Abril Abogados was included in the shortlist of the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020.

Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020 shortlists announced.
Abril Abogados has made it to the shortlist to the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020 which winners will be announced in early March.

Rankings: World Trademark Review in both areas of “Enforcement and Litigation” and “Prosecution and strategy”
Abril Abogados has once again been included in the ranking of World Trademark Review in both areas of “Enforcement and Litigation” and “Prosecution and strategy”:

World Trademark Review
Abril Abogados has once again been included in the ranking of World Trademark Review as a firm that will be able to solve all the clients´ IP headaches – contentious and non-contentious.

Abril Abogados in Legal 500 TMT
Abril Abogados has once again been recommended by Legal 500 among the main national firms in TMT among other areas.

Abril Abogados in Managing Intellectual Property (IP STARS), 2018
One more year, Abril Abogados has been selected by Managing Intellectual Property among the reference law firms.

IAM Patent 1000 2018 Edition – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
From Abril Abogados we congratulate our partner, Ignacio Temiño, who has been included in the IAM Patent 1000, which lists the main patent professionals around the world.

Chambers & Partners Europe
One more year Chambers & Partners Europe has published the Ranking of the best law firms. This year, Abril Abogados remains among the best Spanish law firms of reference in IP and TMT.

Abril Abogados in Rankings: World Trademark Review
One more year, the prestigious publication World Trademark Review once again considers Abril Abogados to be one of the main Spanish law firms specializing in trademarks, with special emphasis on services related to enforcement & litigation and prosecution & strategy.