Intellectual property: patents

Grau & Angulo

IP boutique Grau & Angulo ‘exudes confidence and skilfully guides the client through long and complex legal procedures'. Acting for an impressive roster of international blue-chip clients from industries such as life sciences, energy and telecoms, the firm is sought after for its expertise in injunction proceedings, patent infringement matters and counterclaims. The team is led by Barcelona-based Javier Huarte, who is one of the most experienced patent litigators in Spain, and cross-border litigation specialist Alejandro Angulo, alongside Madrid-based partner Jesús Arribas, who frequently handles cases involving telecoms, electronic and mechanical patents. Up-and-coming partner Ignacio Pontijas in Madrid is a key name for patent litigation in the life sciences space.

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Testimonials

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‘Grau & Angulo has a strong reputation concerning IP rights and patent litigation. The company exudes confidence and skilfully guides the client through long and complex legal procedures.’
‘Jesús Arribas is a competent lawyer. He remains calm and explains the various steps of the legal process to the client in a clear and simple manner. He listens to the client's comments and tries to arrive at an effective and satisfactory approach. He facilitates constructive cooperation between client, lawyer and patent attorney.’
‘They are a reference in the chemical-pharmaceutical field both for their knowledge and for legal practice.’
‘It is a very executive team, clear and concise, which makes decision making much easier. I have worked with Javier Huarte, José Calvo, Ignacio Pontijas and Nuria Ribera.’
‘The Grau & Angulo team is one of the best in industrial property matters nationwide. Their detailed recommendations, taking into account all aspects of the business, are very valuable, and often offer valuable innovative insights.’
‘Vast technical and business knowledge. Personalised advice.’
‘Multidisciplinary team that collaborates from different areas of knowledge to provide a complete solution to the client.’
‘Ignacio Marqués together with Julia Carretero have given us exceptional attention: their experience, tenacity and good work have been key to bringing the case to a successful conclusion.’

Key clients

Viatris
Sandoz
Xiaomi
Two Way Media
Teva
Neuraxpharm
Accord
Stada
Ulma Manutención
Polpharma
Aurobindo
Zentiva
Glenmark
Aristo Pharma
VCT
Planet Tobacco
Insud Pharma
Celltrion
Cinfa
ConTeyor
Kern Pharma
Fin Control Systems
Ulma Manutención
Plásticos Micro
Grifols
General Electric

Work highlights

Successfully defending Viatris, Zentiva and Glenmark in a patents infringement case brought by Novartis in relation to its blockbuster oral fingolimod for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (Gilenya®).
Successfully defending Two-Way Media’s patents related to live streaming technology.
Successfully defending Ulma Manutención in a patent infringement case brought by Witron in which Ulma sued the nullity of the patent.

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