Trade Marks and Historical Symbols: Registering the Maltese Cross as a European Union Trade Mark
In Case R0405/2022-1, decided on the 20 March 2023, the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (the “EUIPO”) First Board of Appeal (the “Board of Appeal”) annulled the EUIPO’s refusal of the Bailiwick of Brandenburg of the Chivalric Order of Saint John of the Hospital at Jerusalem’s (the “Applicant”) application to register a mark containing the …
The Legal 500: Major recognition of A.G. Erotocritou LLC as leading firm in Cyprus for 2022 across various practice areas
We are delighted to announce that, for another consecutive year, A.G. Erotocritou LLC has been recognised in various practice areas as a “Leading Firm” in Cyprus by The Legal 500 – one of the world’s largest legal directories.
International Construction and Arbitration Expert Joins Yoon & Yang
Leading international construction and arbitration expert Joseph Lee joins Yoon & Yang’s head office in Seoul, South Korea, the firm announced on the 12th of September.
The concept of Articifical Intellegence is providing another path to Fraud
We have become accustomed to the advances in technology moving quickly but the speed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has developed is exceptional.
Do not Resist, Disobey or Argue with the Police in Spain or you could be Arrested
As the holiday season gets underway a considerable number of British citizens will make their way to Spain to enjoy the sun and nightlife.
Widespread concerns regarding Cryptocurrency Fraud
Cryptocurrency has been with us for some years now and yet there is no consistency regarding regulations to protect consumers and govern the crypto market.
An Overview of a Skilled Worker Visa holder Sponsorship Licence
The latest report from Manpower Group demonstrates a growing skills shortage with three in four employers stating that they are finding difficulty in recruiting the expertise they need for their businesses.
On-Call Working Arrangements
The relevant legislation on Working Time The EU Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC) was transposed into Maltese legislation by virtue of the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, Subsidiary Legislation 452.87, which sets out the minimum requirements for the organisation of working time.
Malta M&A Watch: European Commission continues to examine below turnover threshold transactions using Article 22 EUMR
Article 22 of the EU Merger Regulation (‘‘Article 22 EUMR’’) continues to make headlines with the European Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’) claiming jurisdiction over two new transactions only last month.
Import of Medical Devices into India: Opportunities and Challenges
When it comes to medical devices, India is mostly dependent on imports. To change this scenario, the government is actively implementing several measures to increase domestic production.