Amendments to the Consumer Protection Act in Spain
The legal term for a consumer to withdraw from a contract extends to 14 calendar days (if the consumer did not receive the proper information, the term extends to 12 …
Video Surveillance in Companies in Spain and Data Protection
The Spanish Agency for Data Protection (AEPD), through a Proceedings Resolution dated April 11, 2012, has commented on the possible breach of the LOPD because of the existence of video …
Actions against Violations of Intellectual Property Rights in Spain
The owner of intellectual or industrial property rights may bring actions both through civil or penal means, against those infringing upon his rights in Spain. The procedure for the filing …
Intellectual Property Regulation in Spain
In Spain, intellectual property is governed by Royal Decree 1/1996 of 12 April, approving the Consolidated Copyright Act. In addition, for intellectual property issues, it should be noted that Spain …
How to protect your inventions in Spain
Inventions can be protected by the Spanish legal system through the following legal instruments that grant holders exclusive rights to patents, utility models, and industrial designs. The patents seek to …
How to Register your Trademark in Spain
Trademarks are distinctive signs whose primary function is to distinguish and identify products or services released by an entrepreneur into a market from products and services offered by its competitors. …
Industrial property in Spain
Industrial property is set to be one of the most important assets to a company. It is therefore vital before entering into a new market, to ensure its proper protection. …
New Types of VAT in Spain
By Royal Decree-Law 20/2012, of the 13th of July, on measures to guarantee fiscal stability and to promote competitiveness, the rates for the Value Added Tax (VAT) were amended in …
LOPD in Spain for Software and Data Protection
The LOPD mandates a Technical Suitability obligation on software creators. For professionals like health practitioners maintaining health data records, utilizing software for database management is a common practice, aligning with the compliance requirements set forth by the legislation.
