The grant procedure for a patent in SpainThe grant procedure of a patent in Spain corresponds with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM). The grant involves the payment of some fees during the whole life of the patent (twenty years from the filing date of the application).Read more
Can Blockchain Technology make the legal industry more efficient?Blockchain technology will enable efficiency improvements within the legal industry by being able to verify the authenticity of legal documentation, digitalize and automatically execute contracts that are validated by technology — meaning the legal industry will save money and time.Read more
Patents vs Utility ModelsUtility models are privileges that, in the same way as patents, grant exclusive rights for the use and exploitation of an object. The grant procedure is simpler than for a patent and the right lasts for ten years.Read more
New Regulation for the recognition and enforcement of court ordersThe new Regulation relating to the jurisdiction, recognition, and enforcement of judgements in civil and commercial matters is a step further in the process of European integration in the field of Judicial Administration, given that it simplifies and accelerates the enforcement of rulings issued in other European Union Member States.Read more
The permanent contract for entrepreneurs in SpainThe permanent contract for entrepreneurs is a type of permanent contract for full time or part-time work, which aims to promote stable employment for entrepreneurs and SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) through a range of fiscal bonuses and incentives.Read more
Sanctions in Spain for Unsolicited Electronic Commercial CommunicationsLaw 34/2002 incorporates into Spanish law Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on certain aspects of the services of the information society, in particular in regards to electronic commerce. It regulates injunctions for the protection of consumer interests, as well as the actions and sanctions against behaviors contravening provisions of the Law.Read more
The Prohibition of Misleading and Deceptive Advertising in SpainFor firms to get ahead of other firms and get their product sold they commonly use misleading or deceptive advertising. There is law that defines exactly what misleading or deceptive advertising means and states what type of advertisement techniques are prohibited. Misleading or deceptive advertising is not only done through the form of the advertisement itself, but can also be done by omitting general product information, such as its geographical location.Read more
Elements of the franchise contract in SpainThe franchise contract in Spain has no specific regulations, although there are some pre-contractual duties that the franchiser must fulfil in order to give greater protection to the franchisee, which is always considered the weaker party.Read more
