As an intangible asset of a company, a patent is an economic tool. It provides its owner with a competitive advantage by granting a monopoly that enables the owner to prohibit any use of the invention without the owner’s consent.
In 2014, the Spanish government implemented the out-of-court restructuring procedure through the Royal Decree Law. Its objective is to help debtors avoid bankruptcy by negotiating with their creditors. Given the time and effort it takes, an out-of-court restructuring can be very favourable to both parties.
The Spanish labour inspectorate is reviewing the situation of interns working in Spanish companies. In the cases where the labour inspectorate detects an employment relationship, the companies will be economically punished and obligated to hire the interns as permanent employees.
The commercial measures to support entrepreneurs in Spain include simplifications for electronically legalizing corporate books, issuing electronic powers of attorney, organizing records and the requirements for economic and financial information.
Law 14/2013 on support to entrepreneurs and their internationalization (“Entrepreneurs Law”), published in the BOE on Saturday 28 September 2013, aims to support entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. In commercial and company law matters, the law creates entrepreneurial limited liability, successive formation of limited liability companies, and the introduction of measures to expedite the incorporation of companies and simplify certain corporate obligations.
Law 14/2013 (“Entrepreneurs Law”) introduces a new type of company called the Successive Formation Limited Liability Company (S.F.L.L.C.) in order to support entrepreneurial activity in Spain.
Mariano Jiménez has taken over the Management of Mariscal & Abogados. He replaces Miguel Mariscal, partner and founder of the firm, who, since January 2016, has delegated the management and …
A trade mark is a distinctive sign indicating products and services. Registration confers an exploitation monopoly to the depositor who can prohibit use of his or her distinctive sign by any third party. To protect his or her brand is essential; it prevents a third party from taking advantage of efforts invested in the product or service. In Spain, rights in trademarks are acquired with registration. A trademark is protected for ten years and is renewable infinitely.
Using a commercial agent’s services provides a business a profitable and efficient formula when embarking on exporting its goods and services or expanding into new national as well as international markets.
In October 2015, the limitation period for actions to reclaim debts and obligations involving business relations as well as for the provision of services in Spain has been reduced when there is a contract and law does not specify a particular deadline. This measure will affect numerous legal actions.
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