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Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot Ignore
The trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour” (OECD/EUIPO, 2026) by the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights,
FAST ACTION IP PROTOCOL DURING THE MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, ALIMENTARIA AND HOSTELCO 2026
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will be held again in Barcelona from March 2nd to 5th, 2026. Whether you believe your IP rights may be infringed during the event, or if you have been warned and may be subject to legal action, you should know that the Commercial Courts of Barcelona and the Spanish EU
Increase of official fees in the European Patent Office
The European Patent Office (EPO) recently issued an information notice announcing increases in the amount of official fees. This increase will take effect on April 1, 2026. In this regard, most official fees will increase compared to the current rates, including search, examination, designation, grant, and annuity fees. It is recommended that all applicants having
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Juice vs Nectar
After the Barcelona’s Provincial Court sentenced Granini to cease broadcasting an advertising spot of his orange nectar, it is now the Supreme Court which has ruled on that advertising. The action brought by J. García Carrion, owner of Don Simon trademark, against Granini arises from the broadcasting of an advertising spot in which Granini advertised
Happy Holidays – Season´s Greetings
Flash News February 5, 2026Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot IgnoreThe trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour”

II Technical Seminars SICARM ICAMUR
On February 16, the II SICARM ICAMUR Technical Conference was held at the Illustrious Bar Association of Murcia. Jorge Oria participated as a speaker talking about “Domain names, metatags and keywords: infringement of distinctive signs and legal actions for their recovery”.
Feliz Navidad – Season´s Greetings 2016
Abril Informa February 5, 2026Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot IgnoreThe trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour”

Abril Abogados in Youtube, jotajotavm
Flash News February 5, 2026Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot IgnoreThe trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour”
CEDRO, new modalities of exploitation of text works
On this occasion we have the collaboration of Javier Diaz de Olarte, Head of the Legal Department of CEDRO. Javier tells us in this video about the current situation of the new modalities of exploitation of text works, the effects of the next Intellectual Property Law and CEDRO’s recommendations to try to tackle this serious
Abril Abogados with entrepreneurs
Flash News February 5, 2026Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot IgnoreThe trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour”
Bill of the Patent Law
Flash News February 5, 2026Counterfeiting and Labour Exploitation: A Connection We Cannot IgnoreThe trade in counterfeit goods represents a real threat to the global economy. However, this statement falls short if we also consider its social and labour implications: behind many counterfeit products are often exploited people. The recent study, “From Fakes to Forced Labour”