“He is an ace for criminal and civil counterfeiting proceedings, but is also a skilled builder of broader brand enforcement strategies, making use of the latest data intelligence techniques.”
World Trademark Review 1000 2024
Background
Graduate in Law from the University of Zaragoza (2004).
Erasmus scholarship holder at the University of Lapland in Finland in 2001-2002.
Professional Experience
Ángel joined Grau & Angulo in 2014.
Prior to joining the firm, Angel worked as Legal Counsel in the IP department of Nokia Corporation, which he had joined in 2004.
Following four years at the Nokia headquarters in Helsinki (Finland), Ángel was sent to Nokia’s main office in Madrid (Spain) in 2009 to coordinate Brand Protection Strategy in Europe as well as providing legal support to the local Marketing and Sales Departments.
His international experience as an in-house lawyer has provided a certain insight into client relations and their needs which has greatly benefited the anti-counterfeiting team.
Ángel publishes regularly in World Trademark Review and International Law Office.
Areas of Activity
Anti-counterfeiting, Trademarks, Design, Copyright.
Publications and Lectures
- Criminal conviction upheld following annulment of prior acquittal
International Law Office (February 2022) - Storage costs generated by deposit of counterfeit goods
International Law Office (February 2018) - Criminal conviction in trademark imitation case
International Law Office (November 2015) - Appeal court confirms criminal conviction of importer of counterfeit Hugo Boss belts· World Trademark Review Daily – (October 2015)
Languages
Spanish and English.
Professional Associations
Member of the Madrid Bar Association.
Acknowledgements
WTR 1000 2024 – Bronze Tier Recommended Individual.
Included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Spain® for Intellectual Property Law.
