As part of this series, we now focus on Spain, delving into the complexities of brand protection challenges and optimal solutions at the country's borders and entry points. Juan José Caselles, Head of the Elzaburu Anti-Piracy Department, shares his ideas to foster effective collaboration with ... Read more

In an increasingly globalized world, any brand that is successful in its country of origin can try to grow by extrapolating its business model to other markets. And, in that case, it is very important to develop a correct internationalization strategy, protection, in some cases exploitation of the brand or even defense against... Read more

On November 24, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) published its Guide on Presence Control Treatments through Biometric Systems. The truth is that, after some reports and guidelines from other control authorities, the sector was expectant about what the Agency's definitive criteria would be, which until... Read more

Whether you are an independent professional, an SME, a large engineering company, a research institute or a university, you will surely have considered how to take advantage of the results of your efforts and investments in R&D. Reach technological developments that may be industrially applicable and that offer solutions to technical problems of various categories, not... Read more

The Unified Patent Court (TUP) and the Unitary Patent were launched on June 1, 2023, so it is already possible to obtain some data and make a preliminary assessment. Regarding the Unitary Patent, the requests for unitary effect to date have exceeded the figure of 13000, which... Read more

On October 13, 2022, the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organization adopted a series of changes to the Implementing Regulation of the European Patent Convention (EPC). Among these changes are those affecting the rules relating to notifications issued by the European Patent Office... Read more

South Sudan, with capital in Juba, split from Sudan (with capital in Khartoum) on December 5, 2005. However, official independence did not occur until January 2011 when South Sudan becomes the youngest country in the world to date, and also one of the most... Read more

The system known as the “European Patent with Unitary Effect” (or “Unitary Patent”, as it is colloquially called), has entered into force on June 1, 2023. This system consists of two European Union Regulations (EU 1257 /2012 and EU 1260/2012), which define: the creation of a European patent with unitary effect for... Read more

Today, like every June 8, World Anti-Counterfeiting Day is celebrated, an ideal date to talk about the damage caused by this scourge. In Spain there is a tendency to think that counterfeits are always associated with luxury products from large global companies, but the reality is very different. The marketing of... Read more

On 24 May, Recommendation (EU) 2023/1018 on combating commercial online piracy of sports content and other live events, such as concerts and theater performances, was published in the Official Journal of the EU. This Recommendation encourages Member States, national authorities, right holders... Read more