Deep understanding of the client
We are committed to understanding you: your work, needs, services, competition, positioning, and market projection. This is the foundation of effective legal advice.
Copyright
We take care of the legal work, so you can focus on what truly matters: creating.
Whatever the nature of your work—tangible or intangible—we help you protect it, so you can focus on the creative process and how far you want to take it.
We understand your work, anticipate risks, and protect your copyright—so you can exploit it with confidence.
At Abril, we have worked this way since 2001: with judgement, proximity, and responsiveness.
Why
choose us
"It maintains a proven track record in non-contentious copyright mandates on behalf of IT sector clients, which extends to cross-border matters."
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS
We understand your needs before taking any action
We analyse your work, its context, and your specific needs to define a practical, tailored strategy—not a generic one.
Full specialisation in copyright
More than twenty years of experience support us as a leading law firm in copyright law.
Practical experience.
We understand how the entertainment industry operates: publishing, music, audiovisual, television, social media, software, fashion…
We understand your needs before taking any action
We analyse your work, its context, and your specific needs to define a practical, tailored strategy—not a generic one.
Full specialisation in copyright
More than twenty years of experience support us as a leading law firm in copyright law.
Practical experience.
We understand how the entertainment industry operates: publishing, music, audiovisual, television, social media, software, fashion…
Comprehensive advice. Global approach.
We go beyond copyright and intellectual property. We analyse each situation from a holistic perspective, considering areas such as trade secrets, unfair competition, and industrial property.
Agility and responsiveness.
Fast responses, clear communication, and close support. No unnecessary bureaucracy or layers.
Trusted International Network
Trusted partners and coordinated processes in more than 150 countries.
Comprehensive advice. Global approach.
We go beyond copyright and intellectual property. We analyse each situation from a holistic perspective, considering areas such as trade secrets, unfair competition, and industrial property.
Agility and responsiveness.
Fast responses, clear communication, and close support. No unnecessary bureaucracy or layers.
Trusted International Network
Trusted partners and coordinated processes in more than 150 countries.
How
we work
Our methodology combines analysis, prevention, strategy, and flawless execution.
01
02
Needs analysis and strategy definition.
We assess your needs and define the best strategy to protect and defend your interests.
03
Building the protection framework
We define the most appropriate protection strategy against unauthorised use, the relevant geographic scope (Spain, EU, international), and your overall strategy.
04
Registration, defence, and ongoing support
Filing copyright registrations, monitoring, handling objections, and taking immediate action against risks or infringements.
05
Comprehensive analysis with a global approach
In every matter, we apply a broad legal perspective. We do not limit ourselves to analysing your copyright or intellectual property rights; we assess each situation considering related areas such as trade secrets, unfair competition, and industrial property, in order to define the most appropriate legal strategy.
Services
Renewals, portfolio reorganisation, international expansion, territorial extensions, and proactive enforcement against third parties.
Copyright
Advisory and drafting of intellectual property agreements for both authors and rights holders.
Related rights
Legal advice for artists, producers and broadcasting organisations.
Collective Management Organizations
Advice and assistance in the defence and collective management of rights.
Registration of works
Registration of works with the Intellectual Property Registry and private registries
Entertainment law
Legal advice for the cultural and creative industries
Other copyright matters
Advice on technical, artistic and digital works
Defense of rights. Plagiarism. Litigation
Assistance and defense against unauthorized use of protected works, both in judicial and out-of-court proceedings.
Cybersecurity
Investigations and actions in the digital environment; Seizure of counterfeit goods
Problems we solve
“They are using my work without my authorisation, and I don’t know what to do.”
“My book has been plagiarised.”
“My music is being used on social media without permission.”
“I have registered my work, but I’m not truly protected.”
“A company is developing my brand image and website, and I want to ensure the rights belong to me.”
“I’m concerned that if I share my work, it may be copied.”
We protect your copyright in more than 150 countries through a well-established network of associated firms.
We have an established network of associated firms, allowing us to provide assistance and legal advice in over 150 countries with complete transparency and seamless execution.
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Sectors where we create value
Film, Theatre & Television
Literary Works
Publishing & Digital Content
Education & Publishing
Digital Media & Content Platforms
Fashion & Sports
Technology & Software
Media & Entertainment
Music
Audiovisual Industry
Advertising & Communication
Design & Creativity
Fine & Applied Arts
Sculpture
Photography
Illustration
Comics
Architecture
Engineering
Authority and recognition
Awarded leading firm in Europe 2025
Band 4 en Copyright
in Intellectual Property
“The Abril Abogados team combines technical legal knowledge with the ability to understand business needs, adapting its responses to these needs without the need for superfluous legal presentations.”
Let’s talk about your copyright. We help you turn it into a strong, defensible asset ready to scale.
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