Nomination for January IPR Enforcement Academy at

UNCLAS MADRID 004036

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON KIPR SPSTATE PASS USPTO MICHEL SMITH
SUBJECT: Nomination for January IPR Enforcement Academy at
USPTO. Spain

REF: STATE 00205353


1. Per reftel, Embassy nominates Alfonso de Miguel Yanes,
Captain of the Guardia Civil.


2. Name: Alfonso
Last name: de Miguel
Position: Chief Commander of the First Section of
Investigation in the Telematics Crimes Group of the Central
Operative Unit of the Judicial Police, Directorate General
of the Guardia Civil.
Captain de Miguel mainly investigates electronic banking
frauds; telecommunication and e-commerce frauds; IPR crimes
through the Internet, and crimes relates to child
pornography. He also represents the Spanish Body of the
Guardia Civil in different forums and permanent working
groups in Interpol. Captain de Miguel's superior is a good
Embassy contact and cooperative on IPR issues. He is fluent
in English.
MANZANARES