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  • September 30, 2024 · Lucas Charnet

    No Confusion: The Differences Between Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright

    Industrial and intellectual property is a topic that often causes confusion. Every time a new idea arises, we hear that it needs to be registered. However, it’s crucial to understand that ideas themselves cannot be registered . What we can actually protect is the materialization of those ideas, whether through an invention, an artistic work, or a business . This distinction is fundamental to understanding the three forms of protection that the law offers us: patents, trademarks, and copyright. Each of these protects different aspects and has distinct legal treatment.

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  • September 17, 2024 · Lucas Charnet

    Oasis Returns: The Big Business of Intellectual Property in the Reunion of an Iconic Band

    It’s news that few expected and that millions of fans around the world celebrated. Oasis, the band that defined Britpop in the 90s, has announced their reunion after more than 15 years of separation. With concerts scheduled in the UK and Ireland, the return of the Gallagher brothers has sparked a musical frenzy, but what lies behind this unexpected reunion? While many speculate about family reasons or fraternal reconciliations, what seems clear is that behind this reunion lies a multimillion-dollar business, where intellectual property plays a key role.

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  • September 12, 2024 · Lucas Charnet

    Art and the Internet: Are My Works Protected When I Upload Them to Social Media?

    Have you ever wondered what happens legally with the material we share on social media? Are we infringing on copyright when we repost another user’s post? And most importantly, do we own everything we upload, or are we unknowingly giving up our rights and exposing our creations to the public domain?

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  • September 11, 2024 · Pablo del Estal

    Difference between a brand and a trade name

    In a globalized world like the one we currently live in, it is increasingly common for companies to want to protect their industrial property rights (brands, patents, trade names, etc.). However, it is common to confuse a brand with a trade name. Therefore, it is important to explain both concepts and identify their differences.

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  • July 11, 2024 · Jessika Sanz

    Why elevate a contract to public?

    {:es} Por qué elevar a público un contrato: ventajas legales, validez, seguridad y cuándo es obligatorio hacerlo formalmente. {:}

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  • July 10, 2024 · Amaia Forcada

    Preferential acquisition rights in favour of the Generalitat of Catalonia in transfers of housing made in the context of foreclosures or through debt compensation or debt payment with mortgage guarantee

    There are first refusal and repurchase rights of different natures and in favour of various holders (co-owners, tenants, housing subject to official protection regimes…), but today we will focus on those legally recognized in favour of the Generalitat of Catalonia concerning the transfers of housing that has been acquired through foreclosure or through debt compensation or debt payment with a mortgage guarantee.

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  • July 2, 2024 · Lucas Charnet

    Differences and Similarities Between Moral Rights and Economic Exploitation Rights

    As we have seen in previous articles, the Intellectual Property Law establishes a legal framework with two fundamental types of rights for authors: moral rights and economic exploitation rights . These rights provide authors with recognition and respect for their work, as well as the necessary economic incentives to continue creating. But what are the differences between them? Which ones can be transferred, and which are inalienable? In this article, we will explore in detail the similarities and differences between these two types of rights, and how together they contribute to the comprehensive protection of authors.

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  • June 24, 2024 · Neus Vallara

    Essential Issues in the Sale of Bare Ownership

    {:es} Compraventa de nuda propiedad: aspectos clave, ventajas, riesgos y derechos inherentes. {:}

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  • June 19, 2024 · Pablo del Estal

    The closure of the registral page in the commercial registry: how to solve it?

    {:es} El cierre del folio registral en el Registro Mercantil: causas, consecuencias y cómo resolverlo paso a paso. {:}

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  • June 18, 2024 · Lucas Charnet

    Rights of a Work: Moral Rights and Economic Exploitation Rights

    Intellectual property is a complex and multifaceted field that protects human intellectual creations, ranging from literary and artistic works to scientific research and computer programs. But what rights does the author of each of these works have? What is the difference between reading a book in ebook or paper format? And between listening to a song on the radio or playing a vinyl record? Below, we will explore in detail what rights belong to the author of a work and how these interrelate to safeguard both personal and economic interests of the creators.

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