Trademark and Patent Law: Key Concepts and Procedures

Posted by on Jan 22, 2025 in Law | 0 comments

Denomination of Origin

Denomination of origin: Name of a country’s geographical region.

Invalidity, Revocation, or Cancellation of Registration

Registration of a mark will be void when:

  1. The record has been granted on the basis of false data.
  2. The mark is identical or similar, to a degree of confusion, to one that has been used previously.

Registration Lapse

Registration will lapse if:

  1. It is not renewed under the terms of this Act.
  2. When the mark has ceased to be used during three consecutive years.

Cancellation

The

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Chilean VAT Regulations: Taxable Persons and Exemptions

Posted by on Jan 22, 2025 in Law | 0 comments

Persons Subject to Chilean VAT

According to the Ministry of Law, the following are subject to the effects of duty established by tax provision:

VAT Applicability

The following are subject to VAT:

  • Seller in a convention
  • Natural person engaging in operations
  • The amount of these operations
  • The buyer when the resident has no vendor in Chile
  • The company referred to in letter C, Article 8, each partner will be responsible
  • Payment of tribute corresponding to foreclosed assets
  • The contributor, contributions to the
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Understanding Legal Obligations and Business Law

Posted by on Jan 21, 2025 in Law | 0 comments

Legal Obligations

A legal obligation is a relationship that binds two selected subjects, a creditor and a debtor, whereby the debtor must give, do, or not do something for the creditor. The creditor may enforce this obligation.

  • Personal Element:
    • Debtor
    • Creditor
  • Objective Element
  • Technical Element

Source: Obligations arise from:

  • Contract
  • Quasi-contracts
  • Civil Offenses (Unintentional Tort)

Creditor’s Actions Against Debtor’s Default

What are the actions that the creditor has against the debtor’s default?

Contract

An

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Understanding Associations and Intestacy Laws

Posted by on Jan 20, 2025 in Law | 0 comments

Associations: Nature and Constitution

Associations are nonprofit entities, formed voluntarily by three or more persons to accomplish a purpose of general interest, particularly through the sharing of personal resources or assets on a temporary or permanent basis. Moreover, economic activities can be ancillary or subordinate to its purpose if the returns arising therefrom are used exclusively to fulfill this. The assets of the associations cannot be shared in any case between partners and may not

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Understanding Law Decrees in Spain: Powers and Limitations

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Law Decree (LD) in Spain: Article 86.1 of the Spanish Constitution

In circumstances of extraordinary and urgent need, the government will be empowered to enact provisional legislative measures in the form of a Law Decree (LD). These decrees cannot affect the regulation of:

  • The basic institutions of the state
  • Rights, duties, and freedoms of citizens established in Title I of the Constitution
  • The regime of Autonomous Communities (CCAA)
  • General provisions regarding elections

LDs can only regulate ordinary

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Hotel Accommodation Agreements: Rights and Legal Framework

Posted by on Jan 20, 2025 in Law | 0 comments

Principal Obligations in Accommodation Agreements

Accommodation Agreement: The primary obligation is to make a room available for the client’s use and ensure its peaceful use. This is essentially a lodging and housing agreement.

Booking Agreement: This guarantees a room for the client. The client should receive a clear confirmation of their booking.

Parties Involved

  • Hotel Manager
  • Guest

Obligations of the Hotel Manager

  • Provide Accommodation: In principle, this should be without discrimination. However,
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