Jade Edment, January – June 2016
I was an intern at Mariscal Abogados from January to June 2016. I chose to intern at Mariscal Abogados as part of my Year Abroad from UCL where I currently …
Implications of the cancelation of the Safe Harbour agreement
The Safe Harbour agreement signed between Europe and the United States allowed the movement and storage of personal data between Europe and the United States with lower security requirements than that stipulated by European regulations. However, after the lawsuit against Facebook filed by Max Schrems, the Court of Justice of the European Union (TJUE) deemed that the United States does not guarantee sufficient levels of data protection for European users.
Extension of foreign patents: European patents and PCT patents
The European Patent Organization established a centralized system for granting uniform patents in Europe. With the PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) system, the process is initiated with a single application in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Seniority in Spain once an unfair dismissal has been declared
Where a dismissal is declared unfair, the company must choose between readmitting the employee or paying legal compensation.
Collective agreements applicable under Spanish law
A collective agreement, regulated by the Worker’s Statute in Spain, is an agreement between unions and companies that establishes the working conditions of the workers in the company (salaries, working schedule, etc.).
How to successfully launch your online business in Spain
It is important for businesses to be aware of Spanish law before they enter the Spanish consumer market by selling goods through their websites. This article will consider five key aspects of Spanish Law for companies: consumer protection, data protection, e-commerce, regulatory aspects, and invoices and tax aspects.
The grant procedure for a patent in Spain
The 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).
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.
Patents vs Utility Models
Utility 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.
New Regulation for the recognition and enforcement of court orders
The 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.
