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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”6606″ img_size=”medium” lazy_loading=”true”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Partner, Barcelona” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”a.valls@ga-ip.com” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%231e73be” use_theme_fonts=”yes” link=”url:mailto%3Aa.valls%40ga-ip.com|||”][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Training<\/h2>\n

Graduate in Law from Barcelona Autonomous University and a member of the Barcelona Bar since 1994.<\/p>\n

Professional Experience<\/h2>\n

From 1993 to 1998 he was a member of Bufete D\u00edaz-Arias Abogados.<\/p>\n

In 1998 he joined an office specialising in Industrial and Intellectual Property and Competition Law.<\/p>\n

He joined the firm in 2003 and has been a partner in Grau & Angulo since 2005.
\nHe is also a professor in the Criminology programme in Barcelona University.<\/p>\n

Areas of Activity<\/h2>\n

Litigation on anti-piracy, trade marks, industrial design and unfair competition.<\/p>\n

Publications<\/h2>\n

The Anti-Counterfeiting Group; Corporate International (May 2010)
\nThe Consumer Theory in Criminal Proceedings regarding IP Crimes; Trademark World (April 2009)
\nPrison sentence imposed for sale of fake Nokia phones; World Trademark Law Report (April 2008)
\nCommunity Regulation on Customs Actions against Products Infringing Intellectual Property Rights; Piracy and Brand Awareness (May 2007)
\nCourt of Appeal confirms criminal nature of Parallel Imports; World Trademark Law Report (Feb 2006).
\nOne year on for Community Regulation on Customs Actions against Products infringing Intellectual Property rights; Mondaq (Sep 2005)<\/p>\n

Languages<\/h2>\n

Spanish, English and Catalan.<\/p>\n

Professional Associations<\/h2>\n

Member of the Barcelona Bar Association and AIPPI.<\/p>\n

Acknowledgements<\/h2>\n

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