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Grau & Angulo

Life Sciences: Patent Litigation

Europe Guide 2026 : Spain


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Life Sciences: Patent Litigation - Spain

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Grau & Angulo is an important Barcelona boutique with an excellent reputation for its capacity to handle complex patent disputes on behalf of significant life sciences companies. The firm has advised on major cases that raise arguments around the validity of supplementary protection certificates. It is well placed to handle disputes arising in relation to biosimilar products.
Strengths

Grau & Angulo has some of the best business knowledge I have ever seen. It really stands out.

Grau & Angulo constantly adapts its services to the specifics of our business.

The firm's deep technical knowledge, combined with remarkable thoroughness in legal and strategic analysis, allows it to competently address highly difficult issues.

Grau & Angulo's in-depth technical knowledge allows it to accurately address highly complex matters in the field of pharmaceutical patents.

Grau & Angulo offers remarkable thoroughness in the analysis and management of its cases, which provides security and solidity to each legal recommendation.

Work Highlights

Grau & Angulo represented Alter in a dispute brought by Danone companies for alleged infringement of a European patent for the commercialisation of Alter’s infant milks, Nutribén.

Notable practitioners
Javier Huarte

Javier Huarte is recognised as one of the leading patent litigators within the life sciences sector in Spain. In addition to his superb reputation for working on behalf of generics manufacturers, Javier Huarte has notable additional experience acting for producers of biosimilars.

Javier knows the details of the market.

Javier Huarte is an extraordinary lawyer.

Javier is great and extremely responsive.


Ignacio Pontijas
Ignacio Pontijas has an increased activity and recognition in the area of life sciences. He regularly offers support in very complex patent infringement litigations in regard to blockbuster drugs, and often advises clients in biosimilar patent litigations.

In addition to his professional rigour, Ignacio's approachability and constant availability are noteworthy qualities that have facilitated fluid communication and a precise understanding of our needs.

Ignacio's in-depth knowledge of patent matters, combined with his outstanding analytical skills, have been instrumental in successfully defending our interests in complex litigation.

Ignacio Pontijas has acted as a key resource, providing invaluable technical and strategic leadership.

Ignacio's ability to combine technical details with a comprehensive strategic vision has been essential in ensuring comprehensive, effective advice that is fully aligned with the company's objectives.

Ignacio is extremely responsive.

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