Isabel Cortés Martínez

Isabel Cortés Martínez is an experienced trademark practitioner who manages PONS IP’s International Legal Affairs Department. She has a degree in law from CEU San Pablo University, specialising in EU law, and a PhD (honours). She also has a master’s in intellectual property from Comillas Pontifical University and a European master’s in law and economics from the Universities of Hamburg and Ghent.

At PONS IP, Ms Cortés Martínez’s practice focuses on managing large multinational trademark portfolios for a variety of clients across a broad range of industries, including energy, pharmaceuticals, beverages, finance and apparel. Her vast prior experience in patent filing strategies, prosecution and portfolio management means that she has 360º expertise to achieve her clients’ business commercial goals.

Ms Cortés Martínez is very active in academia as director and faculty member of the IP and new technologies master’s run by ISDE and PONS Escuela de Negocios, the IP course run by the Bar Association of Madrid, and a master’s in international advocacy, among others.

She is chair of an INTA committee and a frequent participant in overseas conferences. She travels regularly to strengthen the firm’s relationships with clients and colleagues.

Languages

Spanish, English, French and German.