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.
The permanent contract for entrepreneurs in Spain
The permanent contract for entrepreneurs is a type of permanent contract for full time or part-time work, which aims to promote stable employment for entrepreneurs and SMEs (Small and Medium Sized Enterprises) through a range of fiscal bonuses and incentives.
Sanctions in Spain for Unsolicited Electronic Commercial Communications
Law 34/2002 incorporates into Spanish law Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on certain aspects of the services of the information society, in particular in regards to electronic commerce. It regulates injunctions for the protection of consumer interests, as well as the actions and sanctions against behaviors contravening provisions of the Law.
