Elisa Arsuaga

With more than 20 years in IP law, Elisa Arsuaga is the managing partner at boutique firm Santos IP. Arsuaga serves clients across diverse industries, including restaurants, hotels, technology, consumer goods, software, and entertainment, helping them protect their most valuable IP in Spain and worldwide. From Santos IP’s office in Madrid, Arsuaga has established a network of trusted correspondents in Europe and beyond, enabling her to handle global IP portfolios and complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Arsuaga is committed to fostering positive social change, and she has undertaken pro bono work for organisations such as Fundación Aladina, a non-profit that supports children with serious illnesses and their families. She is also part of Brand Action, a global trademark community initiative that assists people during times of crisis. At Santos IP, she ensures that diversity & inclusion (D&I) is central to the firm’s culture, regularly collaborating with external experts for accountability and constant improvement.