Can a game mechanic become an asset protected by copyright?
The Spanish Supreme Court has recently answered this question in the affirmative in one of the most significant decisions of recent years concerning audiovisual formats. Its ruling on “El Rosco”,
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AI Models Trained on Third-Party Content. Copyright vs Technology
By Ester López
Generative artificial intelligence has reopened a classic copyright question with renewed intensity. Can a company train a model using books, images, songs, articles or databases created by third parties without obtaining individual authorisation from each rights holder? In Europe and…
Most Favored Nation (MFN) Clauses in Investment Rounds: Benefits, Risks, and Negotiation Limits
Startup financing requires striking a balance between protecting investors and preserving the company’s ability to raise additional capital. In this context, the Most Favored Nation (MFN) clause has become a common mechanism, particularly in transactions structured through convertible notes,…
The EU AI Act Has Not Been Postponed: What Your Company Must Comply With Before August 2, Regardless of What You May Have Read
Over the past few weeks, the idea has taken hold that the AI Act has been put on hold until 2027. That is not the case. On June 16, the European Parliament approved the reform known as the Digital Omnibus…
The importance of genuine use of a registered trademark to preserve its value
Registering a trademark is one of the most important steps in protecting the identity of a business, product, or service against third parties. However, obtaining a trademark registration does not mean that the right is guaranteed indefinitely. Trademark law requires…
Good leaver / Bad leaver in vesting schemes
In any M&A transaction, funding round, or founding team structure, vesting schemes are no longer a novelty but have become the standard. However, within this framework of incentives and retention, there is a distinction that is often negotiated without the…
How to legally prepare a Spanish startup before raising investment in the U.S.
For many Spanish startups, expanding into the United States and attracting American investors has become a natural step in scaling the business internationally. However, entering the U.S. investment ecosystem requires much more than strong growth metrics or an innovative product.…
Is my wellness application a medical device?
Wellness applications, longevity platforms, habit-tracking tools and artificial intelligence-based solutions that help users gain greater control over their health are becoming increasingly common. However, as these technologies incorporate new functionalities and process health-related information to provide more accurate and personalized…
Agentic AI and data protection: the new legal challenge of systems that decide and act on their own
By Sofía García
Agentic artificial intelligence — or agentic AI — represents a significant evolution compared to traditional AI systems. We are no longer speaking only about tools that generate text, classify information or make recommendations, but about systems capable of planning tasks,…
The Exclusion of Shareholders in a Spanish Limited Liability Company: When It Is Possible and How It Must Be Carried Out
The exclusion of shareholders in a Spanish limited liability company is an exceptional legal mechanism that allows the company to force the exit of one of its shareholders when there is a sufficient legal or statutory cause. It should not…