Non fungible tokens (NFTs) explained
Non fungible tokens (NFTs) explained. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are gaining in popularity. We take a look at exactly what they are and how they work. What is an NFT? The term non-fungible refers to the fact that NFTs are unique and not interchangeable. As tokens, they show ownership of unique items such as art, […]
Right to one´s image in the digital age
Right to one´s image in digital age. Last month we all woke up reading that Spencer Elden, the man who was photographed as a baby on the album cover for Nirvana’s Nevermind, is suing the band. The news ignited the debate about privacy and lawful use of children’s images as today, with the increase of […]
Intellectual Property: tax issues in creating, holding and disposing of IP
Intellectual Property: tax issues in creating, holding and disposing of IP. Dealing with the tax situation for your intellectual property (IP) can be complicated. Governments often apply tax benefits to IP to encourage development and innovation. With the creation and ownership of IP increasing faster than ever, it is worth understanding the benefits available and […]
Copyright implications of Crypto Art, smart contracts, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) for the independent creator
Copyright implications of Crypto Art, smart contracts, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) for the independent creator Copyright will not disappear despite the apocalyptic messages sent by so many techies, failing to understand a basic concept: creators and artists deserve a fair pay for their works. It is true that we fall short to recognise the social […]
What is copyright? UK copyright policy
What is a Copyright? UK copyright policy. Copyright can be simplified down to the legal right that an owner has over their piece of work, giving creators the ability to sell, rent, licence, copy and share it to a third party, and providing protection to prevent others from using their work without their permission. Copyright […]
Understanding trademarks: 5 trademark FAQs
A trademark is a mean to identify the goods or services of a particular organisation. By registering a trademark, you can safeguard your intellectual property by law. Protecting your brand is vital, as misuse can be damaging to your company’s reputation. Registering a trademark and defending it against violations means you can create trust on […]
The value of music publishing catalogues
It has been a struggle for the music industry to adapt to the online world. By the year 2000 it was already clear sales were going down and the CD was becoming obsolete. People were sharing files illegally and the boom of Napster was a real threat for artists who were already grappling with the […]
Intellectual property after Brexit
Intellectual property after Brexit. Global economy has moved progressively towards a more knowledge-based assets. Intangible assets account for more than half the value of companies and their importance is growing. Currently, companies compete more on innovation, creativity, and quality than on price. This has made Intellectual Property (IP) a powerful tool for enterprises to become […]
The European Parliament can stop sexism in social media
The European Parliament can stop sexism in social media. This most likely happens in the corridors of any European institution, this is why it is important to act: a woman passes by a group of men stationed on the sidewalk. Following this moment, she leaves a trail of whistles and vulgar comments for which, as […]
YouTubers and their Legal Issues
YouTubers and their Legal Issues. YouTube is the buzzword of today, a subsidiary of Google Inc. anyone can easily open an account and upload their audio-visual content. The Partner Programs allow YouTubers to earn revenues via Google AdSense. There are basically a few conditions that a YouTuber must follow: The current guidelines state that any […]
The Changing Face of the Media in Latin America
Del Canto Chambers was invited by the Canning House to their conference ‘The Changing Face of the Media’ in Latin America, where speakers Mr. Graco Perez, International Relations Journalist in Honduras for the newspaper ‘La Prensa’, and Mr. Chumel Torres, comedian, youtuber, TV and Radio Host, explained the situation of press and media in Latin […]
Is Intellectual Property on its last legs?
What is money for authors? The reward for their creative work. In Money, Pink Floyd says: Money, it’s a crime. Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie. There is always someone else taking a slice of the authors rights pie. Producers, studios, publishers and distributors. As well as the public, skilled […]
Shall we talk about your book? The ten key legal points in publishing contracts
You have finished your novel, essay or poem and are ready to publish it. You literary work is original, and yes, congratulations, legally you are an author even before publication. Authors’ rights Your literary work is protected in Spain by what are known as “authors’ rights” (derechos de autor), regulated by the Spanish Ley de […]
USCIB Comments on OECD Intangibles Project
At the end of September, the taxation committee of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) issued its comments on the scope of the OECD’s project on the transfer pricing aspects of intangibles. The OECD had released a scoping document for this project in January of this year. The USCIB comments largely focused on […]
Jurisdiction for domain names
From Conflicts of Law Net I got this interesting case discussing the jurisdiction applicable to a domain name dispute. What are the potential tax consequences of this case? If a domain name jurisdiction is that of its registration, may we infer that a tax presence could be deemed too? The legal reasoning of this case […]
The web cannot be the Wild West
Many call for a quick and achievable resolution for defamations. It is not hard to imagine that at this very moment a person, hopefully, neither you nor I, is being defamed on the internet. Turn on with a single click. The screen of any terminal is illuminated and the right to honor remains in the […]
