Partner

Álvaro Seijo Bar

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Spanish
English
French

Álvaro Seijo is a Partner in the Intellectual Property, Industrial Property and Intangibles practice at CMS Albiñana & Suárez de Lezo. He has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on matters relating to intellectual and industrial property, digital law, unfair competition and advertising, as well as on distribution and agency matters. In this context, he regularly advises clients across sectors such as technology, media, creative industries, platforms, telecommunications, financial services, pharmaceuticals and industry, with a strong focus on businesses driven by intangible assets.

Relevant experience

His practice combines contentious and non-contentious advice. On the contentious side, Álvaro has been involved in significant litigation before the civil and administrative courts, as well as before Spanish and European Union authorities, in matters relating to copyright, trademarks, software, patents, plant varieties, unfair competition, advertising and commercial agreements.

In addition, Álvaro regularly advises on the definition of strategies for the protection of intangible assets, as well as on the negotiation and implementation of complex agreements related to intangibles, such as assignments and licences of intellectual and industrial property rights, technology transfers, audiovisual productions, sponsorships, franchising, distribution, agency and advertising agreements.

Publications

He is also the author of various publications in specialised journals and collective works, mainly in areas such as copyright, trademarks, artificial intelligence, software and advertising law.

Memberships & Roles

Álvaro Seijo has a strong academic profile and regularly lectures on postgraduate programmes at some of Spain’s leading universities, including the Complutense University of Madrid, Carlos III University of Madrid and the University of Navarra.

Education

Degree in Law, University of Alicante (2012). Outstanding Graduate Award (Premio Extraordinario de Licenciatura).
Degree in Business Administration and Management, University of Alicante (2012). Outstanding Graduate Award (Premio Extraordinario de Licenciatura).

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

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