Intellectual Property
Global Guide 2024 : Spain
Band 1
Contact number
+34 93 202 3456Chambers Review
Grau & Angulo is a renowned IP litigation boutique that maintains a market-leading position due to its formidable reputation for work on patent, trade mark and anti-counterfeiting mandates. Its specialised patent litigation partners regularly act for generic pharmaceutical companies. Trade mark partners advise on infringement cases that deal with more challenging protected characteristics such as smells, colours or non-distinctive signs. The team assists internationally recognised fashion and consumer goods clients with criminal proceedings against manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit products. The law firm has additional experience in cases that relate to unfair competition.
Work Highlights
- Grau & Angulo represented Viatris, Zentiva and Glenmark in an unfair competition case brought by Novartis based on the imminent grant of a European patent for the dosage of oral fingolimod for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They stand out in patents."
"They stand out in patents."
Notable Practitioners
Alejandro Angulo is a market-leading figure representing major fashion brands and perfume makers in the enforcement of their registered trade marks and designs.
"Alejandro is a good lawyer with a deep understanding of litigation cases."
"He's creative with a practical approach."
Javier Huarte is identified as a leading figure in patent litigation relating to generic drugs. He enjoys a broad client base in the pharmaceutical industry given his considerable experience.
"We work with Javier Huarte due to his speed in handling matters, his brilliant performance in court and his business-oriented mind."
Eva Ochoa of is well known for working on anti-counterfeiting mandates. She has additional experience in trade mark oppositions and revocation actions.
Ignacio Marqués has a broad IP practice that includes patent infringement and unfair competition.
"I like his realistic approach to things. He is good at making the best of every situation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Grau & Angulo
Spain