In its Pelham judgment, the CJEU sets out, for the first time, the concept of “pastiche” as an autonomous limitation to copyright, clarifying its essential aspects and reinforcing artistic freedom in the use of existing works.  

This edition highlights the tax relief measures approved under the Housing Package aimed at addressing housing prices in Portugal, as well as the entry into force of the "Volta" System regarding the deposit and refund of beverage packaging. In…

The new European legislation on package travel enters into force, strengthening traveler protection and simplifying the legal framework for the tourism sector. Linked travel arrangements disappear and key obligations for traders are clarified.…

The Supreme Court stresses that the prior information that must be given to the taxpayer on his rights and the terms and scope of the action is not satisfied with the delivery of the informative annex that usually accompanies the communication of…

In this newsletter we provide a regular roundup of the main new developments in tax law (legislation, judgments, decisions by the economic-administrative tribunals and resolutions by the Directorate-General of Taxes, among others) in Spain.

The Madrid Court confirms the partial revocation of several trademarks of the Spanish Olympic Committee due to non-use. The judgment underscores that neither reputation nor sector-specific protection can replace genuine use: without actual…

An increasing number of purchasers are showing interest in the so-called branded residences, which combine the advantages of acquiring a private home with the sophisticated design, luxury services and professional management provided by a hotel…