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 Villasante, Transactions Star
- Elena Orduñez, Outstanding Professional
- Laura Cantero, Rising Star
- Alejandro Díaz, Rising Star
- Alicia Martín, Rising Star
- Davinia Pérez, Rising Star
“This recognition reflects the strength of a team that has dedicated years to supporting leading companies in the protection, management and exploitation of their intangible assets. Intellectual and industrial property is now a strategic pillar for any organisation competing in an increasingly digital, creative and technological environment,” says Alejandro Touriño, managing partner at ECIJA.
The results of IP STARS 2026 are based on the accolades ECIJA has received from leading international guides and confirm the firm’s position as a benchmark in intellectual property, innovation and the digital economy.
In a context marked by the impact of artificial intelligence on the creation, exploitation and protection of content, brands, data and intangible assets, ECIJA is strengthening its unique offering, supporting leading companies in tackling the new legal challenges arising from the convergence of IP, technology and AI.
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