Parliament Approves European Union Unitary Patent RulesAfter 30 years of discussion, there is finally good news for European Union (EU) inventors interested in obtaining a unitary patent. This new patent will be less expensive and more …Read more
Reform of the land transport management in SpainThis Reform of land transport management in Spain aims to improve competition and business efficiency in the transportation sector and achieve optimization of road-passenger transport utilities. Within this article you …Read more
The Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in SpainOn December 12, 2012, the European Parliament and Council issued a new European Union (EU) Regulation, Number 1215/2012 on the jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and …Read more
Elimination of licenses for store openings for businesses in SpainIn the Boletin Oficial del Estado (the BOE, or Official Reporter for the State) published on May 26 the Royal Decree-Law 19/2012, of May 25, on urgent measures to liberalize …Read more
New Incoterms Rules for International ContractsIncoterms are trade terms arising from business practices whose scope is limited to the rights and obligations of sellers and buyers in sales contracts. They are not laws, but rules …Read more
International distribution contracts within the European UnionIn this article, we will discuss the principal types of distribution contracts, specifically the contracts by which one company (the principal employer or grantor) sells to another (the company distributor …Read more
The Convention on the International Sale of Goods or CISGThis article introduces the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and its distinctions in common-law jurisdictions. It is particularly informative for foreign companies engaged in international contracts, offering insights into the contract-drafting process and the significance of specific clauses.Read more
How to validate documents in Spain for recognition in foreign countriesRecognition of Spanish public documents in foreign countries is an international legal issue addressed by the Hague Convention of 1961. This article provides a brief overview of the fastest process for legalizing a Spanish public document for recognition abroad, essential for individuals involved in immigration or foreign business ventures.Read more
Special Rule to the Legal Structure of Foreign Investment in SpainForeign and Spanish investments, excluding transferable securities, require reporting using the approved application form specified in the resolution of February 21, 2002. The forms are available for free on the Ministry of Economy’s website and can be obtained from relevant entities as per Royal Decree 772/1999 of May 7, Article 2.Read more
International ContractsBy comprehending contractual clauses that are universally applicable across various legal systems, both international lawyers and clients can enhance their readiness to fulfill contractual obligations and uphold robust international business interests and relationships.Read more