Mr Alejandro Angulo > Grau & Angulo > Barcelona, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Noted by a client as the ‘best law firm in Spain for patent litigation matters’, Grau & Angulo excels in injunction proceedings, infringement matters and counterclaims involving pharmaceutical patents. The group is capable of handling contentious matters at the domestic and European levels, and acts for an expanding client roster featuring names from the life sciences, energy and telecoms sectors, among others. Patent litigator Javier Huarte, a key contact for pharma clients, and telecoms patent specialist Jesús Arribas co-lead the group alongside cross-border litigation authority Alejandro Angulo and Ignacio Pontijas, who concentrates on litigation involving the pharma sector. The firm also benefits from the aptitude of Ignacio Marqués, who focuses on cross-border litigation and licensing agreements. Ana-Laura Morales stands out for her expertise in mechanical and electronic patents, assisting companies with both contentious and non-contentious matters, while José Calvo is especially active in life sciences-related IP issues.

Singled out for its expertise in trade mark litigation, Grau & Angulo has extensive experience handling both domestic and cross-border infringement, unfair competition, and criminal proceedings. The team is also adept at assisting with anti-counterfeiting matters and the protection of trade mark rights. The group has amassed an impressive and extensive client roster which continues to expand and is comprised of recognisable names from the media, entertainment, fashion, luxury goods, and automotive sectors, among others. Leading the practice is Alejandro Angulo, who is skilled in cross-border litigation, trade mark enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting matters. Ignacio Marqués handles both litigation and transactional work, while Sonia Santos is adept in trade mark litigation involving the fashion, automotive and telecoms segments. Maite Ferrándiz excels in proceedings before the Supreme Court; Jordi Camó is skilled in IP criminal cases; and Carlota Viola handles anti-counterfeiting and infringement matters.