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Attention! Important updates in the classification of goods and services under the Nice Classification
On January 1, 2026, the new edition of the Nice Classification will enter into force. This update is particularly relevant and is one of the most significant in recent years, as it introduces a substantial change in the way goods and services will be classified from the new year onwards. Until now, goods were classified
The Supreme Court Rules on the co-authorship of Fumiko Negishi in 221 paintings by Antonio de Felipe
On 30 September 2025, the Civil Chamber of the Supreme Court upheld the ruling handed down by the Madrid Provincial Court recognising Fumiko Negishi as co-author of 221 works by Antonio De Felipe, as well as reaffirming the jurisdiction of the civil courts to rule on her status as author. Fumiko Negishi worked for many
Updates on the Validation of European Patents in Spain
The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently issued a new decision relating the filing of applications and other documents wherein the submission of color or grayscale drawings in European applications is allowed when they are filed electronically. This decision is effective as of October 1, 2025. It should be remembered that the EPO, until now,
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