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Carolina M Ontero
PARTNER: IGNACIO TEMINO
PARTNER: SALVADOR DIAZ
Quick facts
Partners

5

Other qualified practitioners

45

Total number of lawyers

50

Practitioners (worldwide)

50

Languages

SPANISH, ENGLISH, FRENCH

Network memberships

INTA, ECTA, AIPPI, ASIPI, MARQUES, LES, GALA

Key practice areas
Copyright & related rights
Intellectual property
Patent disputes
Trade mark disputes
Trade mark
Patent
Firm overview

ABRIL was founded in 2001 as IP Law firm and was one of the first in the Spanish market offering a full and combined service covering both litigation and prosecution in all areas of Intellectual Property.

The services offered cover all IP & TMT areas with extraordinary quality, in particular in Trademark prosecution and enforcement, Copyright advising/enforcement and Patent prosecution and litigation. Our professionals work from five offices in Spain (Madrid, Valencia, Murcia, Barcelona and Vigo).

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Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Life sciences IP, Patent, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Key Sector Expertise

Advertising, Arts, Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Consumer goods and services, E-commerce, Electrical, Energy, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, Financial services, Food and beverage, Furniture, Gaming, Healthcare, Internet, Life sciences, Media, Medical device, Music, Oil and gas, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Publishing, Renewable energy, Retail, Sports, Technology hardware, Telecommunication, Tobacco, Universities & research, Utilities

Address:
CALLE ZURBANO 76, MADRID
28010, Spain
Tel:+34917020331 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.abrilabogados.com
2026 Edition
Copyright & related rights
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Overview

Abril Abogados is recommended for contentious and non-contentious soft IP work. The firm ended its relationship with Jacobacci & Partners in 2023. 

Notable practitioners: Rubén Canales Quinto, Carlos Baños, Temiño Ceniceros and Salvador Diaz Prades.  

Testimonials

2025

"Great service and reasonable prices."

"They demonstrate exceptional efficiency and a high level of expertise in trademark matters, with a pragmatic approach that prioritises the client’s interests above all."

"The work is fast, the understanding of the client is high, and the legal opinions are accurate."

"[They have] a good understanding of the legal and commercial goals and give practical, concise advice."

A client appreciates the "efficiency, easy communication and added-value proposal".

"They are experienced and provide excellent advice."

"We are satisfied with their quality service in the fields of trademark prosecution and disputes."

"Good team and affordable costs."

One client noted the team's "competence and reliability" in work.

"They are creative in finding the right solution for our clients' problems."

A client values the firm's "broad perspective of every IP field and a strong focus on litigation."

"Trustworthy and responsive. [They are] proactive in providing clients' tailored services."

Linked Reviews
Patent

The practice coordinated defensive litigation for Tillomed Laboratories in patent litigation before the Mercantile Court of Madrid. It also provided trade secrets guidance to a renewable energy provider before the Appeal Court of Barcelona.  

Trade mark

The firm represented Polo Ralph Lauren in double litigation against the Spanish Company Polo Club. It also provided licensing and cancellation services for the video games and hospitality sectors.  Attorney Paula Cerrillo joined the firm in June 2024.

Copyright & related rights

Case studies show the firm represented the El Centro Español de Derechos Reprográficos in copyright litigation before the IP Court of Barcelona. It also achieved a settlement agreement for a collecting management organisation before the Mercantile Court of Barcelona.

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