David Fuentes

I am an associate in Bird & Bird's Intellectual Property department in the Madrid office.

I have experience across a wide range of Intellectual Property work, and I have a particular interest and expertise in media, entertainment, aeronautical, gastronomical and technology sectors. In this sense, my practice covers all IP-related matters, including patents, as well as industrial designs, trademarks, domain names, trade secrets and unfair competition, with a particular expertise in copyright and related rights.

My work includes advising large companies and individuals on intellectual property matters and representing companies in negotiations (v. gr. conflicts with Copyright Collective Management Organizations; FRAND licenses; publishing, music and film contracts; etc.). Litigation is also an important part of my work since I have been involved in major intellectual property-related litigation cases before the Spanish Courts.

I am a service-minded Spanish IP lawyer, who really enjoys working in an international environment and helping my clients with their issues. I have worked in our IP Litigation team in Spain since 2020. I usually publish legal studies and articles; both in websites and in prestigious national publications and I have won several regional and national legal awards for them.

I consider not only the legal aspects of a matter but also my clients' business reality and needs, and I look forward to hearing your concerns and priorities as I am always looking for my next challenge.