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.
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Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its deep knowledge of the subject matter as well as the client's needs.’
‘What makes Grau & Angulo so efficient is the fact that the team is composed of individuals each specialised in their sector working very well as a team. Therefore, they pass the information internally in a very efficient way and are able to solve very complex cases with internal coordination and cooperation.’
‘They always try to find solutions and new efficient ways to develop the tasks they receive from their client. ’
‘Alejandro Angulo is smart, business-oriented, particularly well-prepared, very experienced, and passionate in everything he does.’
‘Ángel Escoriaza, Carlota Viola, and Esther Gómez smart, particularly well-prepared, and passionate.'
Key clients
- Adidas
- BMW
- Hugo Boss
- Gloden Goose
- Longchamp
- Procter & Gamble
- Prada
- Harley Davidson
- The Absolut Co.
- Fossil
Work highlights
Representing BARCELONA FOOTBALL CLUB, owner of one of the most valuable sport’s trade marks in the world, in a breach of licence case against former licensees as well as in cases against manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit goods.
Successfully represented NICE PEOPLE FOR EVENTS S.L. in a case that established the right of a co-owner of shares in a liquidating company—where the company owns the trademark—to initiate legal action for trademark infringement and seek compensation.
Representing GOLDEN GOOSE in the defence and enforcement of its trade mark and design rights in Spain.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alejandro Angulo
Other key lawyers
Ignacio Marqués; Sonia Santos; Maite Ferrándiz; Jordi Camó; Carlota Viola; Ángel Escoriaza; Esther Gómez