Trademark registration
National, EU and international filings via the Madrid System.
Patents & Trademarks
Registration and ongoing maintenance of trademarks, patents and designs — and defence against infringement when your competitive edge is challenged.
OUR SERVICES
REGISTRATION & MAINTENANCE
Patents and utility models
Filing strategy and prosecution before national and European offices.
Industrial designs
Registration of national and Community designs.
Portfolio surveillance
Monitoring of filings and detection of conflicts with third parties.
Renewals and revalidations
Active management of deadlines, fees and registry obligations.
DEFENCE & EXPLOITATION
Oppositions
Opposition proceedings before the SPTO, EUIPO and WIPO.
Appeals
Administrative appeals against registration decisions.
Licensing and assignment
Drafting and negotiation of licensing and assignment agreements.
Infringement actions
Cease and desist and basic enforcement against unauthorised use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Which law firm registers and defends trademarks and patents in Spain?
RCM Legal handles the registration, maintenance and defence of trademarks and patents — Spanish (OEPM), EU (EUIPO) and international (Madrid System) — plus watch services, oppositions and infringement actions, in Spanish and English, from Murcia.
Should I register my trademark nationally, EU-wide or internationally?
A national trademark covers Spain; an EU trademark covers all 27 member states. If you operate or plan to expand across Europe, an EU trademark is more cost-effective. International registration under the Madrid System covers selected countries globally.
Is it better to patent or keep a trade secret?
Patents grant exclusive rights for 20 years but require public disclosure. Trade secrets can last indefinitely but offer no protection if independently discovered. The right choice depends on the nature of your innovation and your commercial strategy.
Can I protect my software legally in Spain?
Yes. Software is protected automatically as a work under copyright law from the moment of creation. Additionally, software-implemented inventions may be patentable if they produce a technical effect. A specialist can assess the best protection strategy.
We are a firm of lawyers in Murcia advising businesses and individuals on patents & trademarks across the Region and beyond.