In response to the demands of an overwhelming number of consumers, as of 22 January 2019, the labelling of milk and milk products must mandatorily specify the country of origin of the milk used as a product ingredient. This has been enacted by Royal Decree 1181/2018, of September 21. It is for products that are… Continua a leggere New Labelling for Milk and Dairy Products
Autore: Laura Oteros
New laws for Drones
Have you ever seen a drone flying at low altitude and worried for your safety and wondered what the law says about drones? Here is what it says. The commercial use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), popularly known as drones, is booming Sales of drones for recreational use is also bourgeoning. So, the Spanish government… Continua a leggere New laws for Drones
The European Court of Human Rights condemns Spain for violation of the right to respect for a person’s home and private life due to noise pollution
The European Court of Human Rights in its judgment of January 16, 2018 has condemned Spain in the “Case of Cuenca Zarazoso v. Spain” (Claim no. 23383/12) for not protecting a citizen of Valencia against the noise caused by licensed premises such as bars, pubs, discotheques and nightclubs in the neighbourhood of his home. In… Continua a leggere The European Court of Human Rights condemns Spain for violation of the right to respect for a person’s home and private life due to noise pollution
Multi-territorial Licenses and their recent regulation in the Spanish legal system
The Royal Decree-Law 2/2018, of April 13, which modifies the Intellectual Property Law, regulates the multi-territorial licenses for the first time in Spain. These multi-territorial authorizations are established by the Intellectual Property Law as a non-exclusive right, and modify the previous licensing system for musical works, putting an end to the difficulties faced by online… Continua a leggere Multi-territorial Licenses and their recent regulation in the Spanish legal system
May 25, 2018: Deadline to adapt to the new General Data Protection Regulation
On the 25th of May, the new General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) comes into force, applicable to Spain and the rest of the countries in the European Union. The RGPD modifies certain aspects of the current regime and contains new obligations for both Public Administrations and companies of all kinds dealing with data of natural… Continua a leggere May 25, 2018: Deadline to adapt to the new General Data Protection Regulation
Certification marks
Certification marks are those marks that certify that certain products or services meet certain technical standards, especially as regards their quality, components, geographical origin, technical conditions or way of manufacturing the product or providing the service. This type of trademark can not be used by its holder, but will be by third party companies who… Continua a leggere Certification marks