We are pleased to announce that Jorge Ibor, a member of the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Department at ABG Intellectual Property and Head of our Valencian Community office, has successfully passed the qualifying examinations that entitle him to practise as a Spanish Patent and Trademark Agent before the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM).
Passing these examinations represents a significant milestone in Jorge’s professional career and once again reinforces ABG IP’s firm commitment to technical and legal excellence in the field of Intellectual Property.
With the addition of Jorge Ibor, ABG IP now has a total of 11 Spanish Patent and Trademark Agents. This achievement further strengthens a team that also includes 23 European Patent Attorneys and 5 representatives before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Together, these highly specialised professionals reflect the firm’s strong and ongoing commitment to technical and legal excellence in Intellectual Property.
Qualification as a Spanish Patent and Trademark Agent
Pursuant to the Implementing Regulations of Spanish Patent Act 24/2015 of 24 July, the examinations recently passed by Jorge Ibor assess:
“whether the candidate possesses sufficiently broad knowledge of the national and international rules governing and affecting intellectual property, and whether they are familiar with the practical application of such knowledge under the conditions typically encountered by a Spanish Patent and Trademark Agent in the exercise of their profession, including knowledge of foreign languages.”
Having passed the examination, Jorge may now apply for registration in the Special Register of Spanish Patent and Trademark Agents of the OEPM, thereby becoming legally authorised to advise, assist and represent third parties in the protection and enforcement of the various forms of Intellectual Property rights, as well as to defend the rights arising therefrom before the OEPM, in accordance with Article 176.1 of Spanish Patent Act 24/2015.
Jorge Ibor’s Professional Career at ABG IP
Jorge Ibor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and a Master’s degree in R&D in Biotechnology and Biomedicine from the Universitat de València. His strong academic background has been further enriched by international research stays at leading institutions in Europe and Asia, contributing to a global understanding of innovation and the scientific and technological ecosystem.
His interest in Intellectual Property was decisively strengthened during his time at the European Patent Office (EPO), where he took part in patent examination activities in the fields of biotechnology and life sciences, gaining first-hand, in-depth knowledge of the European patent system.
Following his incorporation into ABG IP, Jorge joined the Biotechnology and Life Sciences patent practice. Since 2024, he has also led the firm’s expansion in the Valencian Community as Head of the Valencia Office, spearheading the development of ABG IP’s presence in the region.
In addition to his solid technical and legal expertise, Jorge brings constant enthusiasm and a strong client-focused approach—qualities that represent significant added value both for the team and for the high-quality Intellectual Property services that our firm provides to innovative companies.
The ABG IP Team: Training, Talent and Excellence
From its very beginnings, ABG Intellectual Property has been firmly committed to the continuous training and qualification of its professionals, convinced that only the highest level of technical and legal expertise enables the provision of rigorous and effective Intellectual Property advice. Talent is the cornerstone of this service of excellence, and continuous professional development is therefore essential.
For all these reasons, we celebrate Jorge Ibor’s success as our own. At ABG IP, every individual achievement is the result of a collective effort, because ultimately, we are a team.
ABG IP would like to extend its warmest congratulations to Jorge on successfully overcoming this demanding professional challenge. We are confident that this new milestone will represent a decisive step forward in his career and will continue to strengthen the firm’s positioning as a national and international benchmark in the field of Intellectual Property.
