ECIJA consolidates its leadership in Intellectual and Industrial Property at IP STARS 2026
ECIJA has strengthened its position as one of Spain’s leading firms in the field of intellectual and industrial property, according to the results of IP STARS 2026, Managing IP’s international ranking which recognises the market’s most outstanding firms and professionals in this field.
In the 2026 edition, ECIJA was recognised at Level 1 for copyright and related rights, ranking amongst the leading law firms in the Spanish market in this area. Furthermore, the firm was ranked at Level 2 for trade mark applications, consolidating its expertise in strategic consultancy, protection and management of trade marks.
The ranking also recognises 11 ECIJA professionals across various categories, reflecting the team’s technical depth, specialisation and leadership:
- Laura Alonso, Trade Mark Star and Top 250 Women in IP 2025
- Carolina Montero, Trade Mark Star
- Helena Suárez, Copyright Star
- Juan Salmerón, Copyright Star
- Alejandro Touriño, Copyright Star
- Cristina Villa
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