Ms Sonia Santos > Grau & Angulo > Barcelona, Spain > Lawyer Profile

Grau & Angulo
C/ JOSEP IRLA I BOSCH 5-7
08034 BARCELONA
Spain

Position

Partner

Career

Sonia has been with GRAU & ANGULO since its foundation in 2003 and was made a partner in 2008.

She offers 360º advice, principally to international clients, and is recognised for her strategic thinking and great flexibility. She specialises in litigation on trade marks, designs, copyright and unfair competition.

Her work is acknowledged by the most important directories of the sector. She has received the Client Choice Award for Trade marks and  MIP has included her in The Top 250 Women in IP in three occasions.

She regularly contributes to international publications specialising in intellectual property.

Languages

Spanish, English

Memberships

Member of the Barcelona Bar Association

Education

Master in Industrial and Intellectual Property (LLM) from the Queen Mary Institute of London University.
Graduate in Law, speciality economics, from the University of Deusto and member of the Barcelona Bar since 2002.

Lawyer Rankings

Spain > Intellectual property: Copyright

Grau & Angulo is singled out for its significant experience in advising a range of high-profile clients from the media, entertainment, telecoms, and automotive sectors, among others, on licensing, unfair competition and anti-counterfeiting matters, as well as litigation related to designs, copyright and domain names. The department is led by Ignacio Marqués, who specialises in copyright litigation, transactions, licensing, and enforcement. Maite Ferrándiz stands out for her aptitude for representing clients before the Supreme Court, while Sonia Santos is a key contact for international matters.

Spain > Intellectual property: Trade marks

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.