European intellectual property law firm

Legal services on trademark and patent registration in Europe

Regarding the IP area, Lerroux has a specialized section as Official Agents of the IP and full members before the Institut der beim Europäischen Patentamt of München, which allows us to file, defend and obtain the so-called European Patent, as European Patent Attorneys, as well as the World Patent PCT and/or through international conventions PCT (Washington Treaty, June the 19th, 1970) and EP (München Convention, October the 5th, 1973).

Furthermore, on the occasion of the creation of the European Union Intellectual Propertu Office (EUIPO) regarding trademarks and designs, we were assigned as authorized representatives before it.

In relation with the advice when acquiring and defending IP assets (patents, trademarks, designs), either national or international, we have a substantial experience within and outside our borders and, for sure, have correspondents in every country, in order to give a whole and precise advice to all our clients for their most effective defense of their rights.

In IP area, Lerroux advises on Patents, Trademarks, Models and Designs, in Spain and abroad including European Trademarks, European Designs and European Patents. Furthermore, our experience stands out in relation with licensing and technology transfer agreements and their respective tax treatment.

In relation with Copyright, our legal services extend to its protection, especially regarding Information & Technology Law, particularly in relation with transnational telecommunications systems.

Our services include litigation, as well as non-judicial approaches and administrative proceedings, in relation with the following fields:

  • Trademarks in Spain (OEPM), European Trademarks (EUIPO) and International Trademarks (WIPO) under the Madrid System.

  • Inventions: Patents and Utility Models in Spain, EUIPO and PCT.

  • Industrial Models and Designs, in Spain, European Design and International Design under the Hague Convention.

  • Earlier registrations searches, in Spain and abroad.

  • Researches and monitoring services.

  • Technological information.

  • Technology transfer.

  • Plant variety protection.

  • Semiconductor products protection.

  • Designations of Origin and Geographical Indications.

  • Domain names.

  • Strategic planning.

  • Management policies implementation.