Author: Blanca Jiménez De Alvear
The protection of fashion and applied art under criminal law: the Supreme Court rules on the Desigual case
04/16/2024
The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment that bolsters copyright protection for works of applied art under criminal law: It sets an important precedent in Spain in distinguishing design as an art that deserves protection under both criminal as well as civil law. The world of fashion design, in which aesthetics are woven into practicality, […]
Architecture and Intellectual Property: Is it possible to protect a building?
03/09/2023
Architecture encompasses a range of disciplines. Design, functionality, technique and, at times, good taste, come into play to achieve a result that comprises all of these in one: the building. But who does the “work” belong to? Can you protect a building? Imagine (for a joyful moment) that you are the architect of your favorite […]