The Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Spain
On 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 …
Contract Termination or Dismissal Due to Economic Reasons in Spain
The Spanish Labor Law has recently undergone some major changes. The current crisis and the subsequent executive effort to maintain competitiveness in our economy have motivated the adoption of the …
Permanent employment contract supporting entrepreneurs in Spain
Considering the Labor Reform of February 12, 2012, we can affirm that one of the greatest novelties in contracts for hiring employees is the creation of the Permanent Employment Contract …
Investment opportunity for foreigners in Spain
According to the official estimate of the Ministry of Development, in the current struggling housing market, there are between 680,000 and 900,000 unsold new houses in Spain. Last year 361,831 …
My company cannot meet its debts. Do I need to apply for the voluntary insolvency proceeding?
The answer is yes. According to Article 5 of the Insolvency Act 22/2002 of 9 July, the debtor must request the declaration of insolvency within two months of the date …
Debt Collection Proceedings in Spain under Civil Law and Employment Law
The current Spanish Code of Civil Procedure 1/2000 of date 7 January (CCP), articles 812 and subsequent, concerns debt collection proceedings in Spain. It describes the accelerated procedure through which …
Spanish SMEs at the crossroads: where do we go from here?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well known for playing a major role in all economies, being the key generators of employment and income. As a result, SMEs are crucial …
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 …
