The constant increase in absenteeism from work and, in particular, in short-term temporary disability processes has become one of the main concerns of companies. While institutions and social agents are looking for solutions, companies are exploring ways of acting. In
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The patentability of AI-assisted diagnostic methods: traditional challenges in a new context
The application of AI to medical diagnosis is attracting growing interest from an industrial property perspective. In Europe, these inventions need to overcome two separate hurdles: the exclusion of certain diagnostic methods and the requirements applicable to computer-implemented inventions. This
Cognitive accessibility in employment: changes that companies must implement before January 2027
The regulations that will come into force on January 2, 2027 develop the basic conditions of cognitive accessibility by establishing specific minimum obligations. In this post, we explain those related to access to employment.
New genomic techniques (NGT): the new European framework for plant innovation
A new regulatory framework has commenced for new genomic techniques and is set to transform plant innovation in Europe. Beyond the opportunities to develop more competitive and sustainable varieties, the sector must prepare for significant implications regarding intellectual property, licensing,
The digitization of electronic notifications in disability processes seeks to reduce delays and control expenditure
On 1 September 2026, Order ISM/541/2026, of May 27, came into force, extending the obligation to receive notifications and communications from Social Security by electronic means to those who apply for or receive benefits for temporary or permanent disability or
Company agreement versus sectoral agreement: when can the former prevail?
The company collective agreement can be shielded against the sectoral agreement. The key is in time: if the agreement came into force before the sectoral one, it prevails in all matters, including wages. If, on the other hand, the company
Absenteeism, artificial intelligence, mobility, and much more: seven months of current labor issues
The first half of 2026 has been marked by new challenges for companies in areas as diverse as absenteeism management, artificial intelligence, pay transparency, and sustainable mobility. We have compiled the posts published so far this year, reviewing some of
Flexible retirement: more incentives and new formulas to return to the labor market from August 28, 2026
From 28 August 2026, Spanish retirees will have more options to return to the labor market without completely giving up their pension. Royal Decree 416/2026 opens the door for the first time to making retirement compatible with self-employment and improves
Protocols against adverse weather phenomena: anticipation for a better organization of work
Extreme weather events are no longer exceptional: heat waves, torrential rains and storms erupt more frequently, forcing companies to rethink their work organization. This post analyses how action protocols in the face of climatic contingencies are consolidating themselves as essential
Pathways to Extend the Term of Pharmaceutical Patents in Mexico
A combination of regulatory developments and recent judicial criteria have opened different avenues to adjust the duration of exclusivity periods.
In recent years, substantial changes have been made to the Intellectual Property System in Mexico, creating the possibility of modifying