INTRODUCTION.
At a global level, there are two major models of personal data protection that contain well- differentiated characteristics and particularities: on the one hand we find the Anglo-Saxon archetype and,…
By Manuel Lobato. Patents Lawyer.
Data Protection Compliance: GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation –GDPR– constitutes a regulation that covers all (or almost all) aspects related to the personal data of European citizens both within Europe and outside…
By Manuel Lobato. Patents Lawyer.
On February 2nd, the European Data Protection Board published a series of responses related to inquiries prepared by the European Commission (justice and consumer section). These consultations are aimed at the EDPB solving…
By Manuel Lobato. Patents Lawyer.
In view of the worldwide aspect that Protection of Personal Data has acquired, and its category of Human Right in many laws around the world, it is necessary to have an adequate protection…
By Manuel Lobato. Patents Lawyer.
1. Introduction: MERCOSUR-EU Agreement and the legislation on Data Protection
As is well known, last year, after several rounds of negotiations, the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union on economic matters emerged. Said agreement…
By Manuel Lobato. Patents Lawyer.
Background of the case
The young Austrian Maximiliano Schrems – law student and resident in Ireland – made a complaint in 2011 to the Irish Commissioner for Data Protection against the social network Facebook, for…
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to imagine that you have applied for an International Trademark, filled out all the forms, and followed the TM registration procedure, but now you are faced with a…
When filing for an EU Trademark to protect your brand, you might receive a Notice of Opposition from the EUIPO. You might be worried about this. Maybe you’re asking yourself: What is a notice…
