Luis Fernández-Novoa - hoyng rokh monegier

LUIS FERNÁNDEZ-NOVOA
Associé
Bureau Madrid
T +34 91 521 85 86
[email protected]
Adresse
Ruiz de Alarcón 7, 2nd floor
28014 Madrid, Spain
Luis is the Managing Partner of the HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER office in
Madrid. He is well-known for his broad expertise in all aspects of IP
law, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, as well as
unfair competition issues. He is specialised in IP litigation, and mainly
in patent litigation, before the Spanish commercial, criminal and
administrative courts. He also has experience in ICC arbitration
proceedings relating to contractual disputes concerning IP rights.
Luis’ experience in patent litigation takes in a wide range of sectors
and technologies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology,
electronics and mechanics.
Throughout his career, he has acted for leading companies within
their sectors, including Procter & Gamble, Rovi Corporation,
GlaxoSmithKline, Philips, Imperial Tobacco Group, Sony,
Imaginarium, Envac, Gamesa, Abbott, MSD, Intervet, Zara Group,
Kudelsky, Vringo, SCA, and KPN.
DOSSIERS SIGNIFICATIFS
Representing Seiko Epson Corporation for over five years directing
the Company’s litigation strategy in Spain for the protection and
enforcement of their patent, designs and trademark rights.
Successfully represented Guala Closures, the worldwide leading
group in the manufacturing of safety closures, in arbitration
proceedings brought against Plastivit before the ICC Court of
Arbitration, for breach of a license agreement over two of Guala
Closures’ patents. The case was an important one for Guala since
parallel proceedings for the infringement of these two patents
were also running in Spain, Mexico and Colombia.
Represented and advised Sony in customs actions and patent
infringement & interim relief proceedings brought in Spain by the
South Korean company LG in relation to Sony’s well-known and topselling PlayStation3 (PS3) consoles, in a wider context of a
worldwide battle that LG and Sony have maintained over recent
years in relation to the cross-licensing of their respective patent
portfolios, related to a large extent to standardized technologies.
The case was finally settled as part of a global agreement between
the parties to put an end to all the ongoing proceedings related to
their essential patents.
Represented and advised Philips in patent disputes against a
manufacturer of TV sets and its distributors in Spain in relation to
TV technology.
Representing and advising MSD and Intervet in patent
infringement and interim relief proceedings brought in Spain
against a global competitor in relation with veterinary products.
Successfully obtained an ex parte interim injunction in 48 hours.
Representing and advising SCA (formerly Georgia Pacific France) in
patent infringement proceedings against a Spanish competitor in
relation with paper dispensers.
PUBLICATIONS
“Cuestiones prejudiciales relativas a la interpretación de la
Directiva 2005/29/CE”, in La reforma de la Ley de Competencia
Desleal por la Ley 29/2009, Comunicaciones en Propiedad
Industrial y Derecho de la Competencia, extr. issue #58, April–June
2010, CEFI – Instituto de Derecho y Ética Industrial (IDEI). Coauthored with Álvaro Velázquez.
“El Tribunal de Justicia confirma que un Certificado
Complementario de Protección (CCP) puede ser concedido incluso
si previamente ya había sido otorgado otro u otros al titular o
titulares de otras patentes para el mismo producto. Comentario a
la STJCE, Sala Tercera, de 9 de septiembre de 2009 (Asunto
C482/07)”, Comunicaciones en Propiedad Industrial y Derecho de
la Competencia, issue #56, October-December 2009, CEFI –
Instituto de Derecho y Ética Industrial (IDEI).
“Infracción de patentes en internet”, Comunicaciones en
Propiedad Industrial y Derecho de la Competencia, issue # 64,
October-December 2011, CEFI – Instituto de Derecho y Ética
Industrial (IDEI).
“Sobre la patentabilidad de los programas de ordenador. Dictamen
de la Alta Cámara de Recursos de la Oficina Europea de Patentes
de 12 de mayo de 2010”, Comunicaciones en Propiedad Industrial
y Derecho de la Competencia, issue# 61, January-March 2011,
CEFI – Instituto de Derecho y Ética Industrial (IDEI).
Chapters 1 and 11 in “La protección judicial de la patente. 15 años
avanzando en defensa de la innovación” Comunicaciones en
Propiedad Industrial y Derecho de la Competencia, extr. issue #25,
Ministerio de Ciencia y Tecnología – CEFI - Instituto de Derecho y
Ética Industrial (IDEI).
“The Spanish Supreme Court Gets Serious on Patents,” Journal of
Intellectual Property Law & Practice (Volume 8, Number 8, August
2013).
“La eficacia de la patente europea en España. Apuntes sobre la
sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de 11 de Julio de 2012,”
Comunicaciones en Propiedad Industrial y Derecho de la
Competencia, January-April 2013.
“Análisis crítico de la Jurisprudencia del Tribunal Supremo en
materia de daños y perjuicios derivados de la infracción de
patente”, Estudios sobre propiedad industrial e intelectual. Grupo
español de la AIPPI. Conmemoración del 50º aniversario. 2015.
“Últimos desarrollos jurisprudenciales sobre certificados
complementarios de protección.” XXX Jornadas de estudio sobre
Propiedad Industrial e Intelectual. Grupo español de la AIPPI 2015.
AFFILIATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES
International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
(AIPPI)
European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW). Member of the
Editorial Board of the EPLAW Patent Blog
Member of the Editorial Board of the magazine “Comunicaciones
en Propiedad Industrial y Derecho de la Competencia” (CEFI Institute of Industrial Law and Ethics)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
CE QUE DISENT LES AUTRES
Álvaro Velázquez and Luis Fernández-Novoa “are great guys. Both
are hardworking and diligent, with a particular skill for explaining
the intricacies of Spanish patent litigation to foreign counsel. They
have excellent communication skills and can draft compelling
briefs and engage in persuasive courtroom arguments”. IAM
Patent 1000 2016
"Clear, responsive and offering business-oriented legal options."
Chambers Europe 2016
“Direct and practical counsel” World Trademark Review 2016
“Has a great instinct for identifying the key aspects of complex
cases and collaborates smoothly with in-house counsel. His
performance in the courtroom is remarkable”. IAM Patent 1000
2015
Luis Fernández-Novoa plays a leading role on patent infringement,
brand protection and copyright matters. Clients describe him as
"honest, skilled, direct and practical." Chambers Global 2015
“He is meticulous and a true IP authority – the only lawyer we can
count on to guide proceedings the right way from beginning to
end.”IAM Patent 1000 2014
‘Intelligent and experienced strategist’ Legal 500 2014
Managing partner Luis Fernández-Novoa is "a fantastic lawyer. He
knows the subject inside out and works closely with the client."
Chambers Global 2014
[Luis] "is a magnificent lawyer with great expertise in litigation and
IP". Chambers Global 2013
[Luis is] “and is highly recommended for his patent expertise.”
Chambers 2012
“A serious opponent in court” IAM Patent 1000, 2012
“He [Luis Fernández-Novoa] enjoys a great market reputation for
his excellent negotiation skills.” Chambers 2011
[Luis is] “an established patents litigator whom peers recognise as
a name to watch out for in the future”. Chambers Europe 2010
Langues
Espagnol, Anglais
Admission
1989
Formation
University of Pennsylvania (Antitrust and Copyright studies, 1990)
Universidad de Santiago de Compostela (Law, 1987)
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