Bill of exchange
Negotiable instrument by which the drawer orders the drawee to pay a specified amount to the holder on a fixed date. The accepting drawee becomes the principal obligor. Can be transferred by endorsement. Direct action against the acceptor is time-barred at 3 years; recourse action, at 1 year.
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Commercial corporate form where capital is divided into shares and partners' liability is limited to contributed capital. Most common form in Spain for SMEs.
Commercial corporate form with capital divided into freely transferable shares. Minimum capital: EUR 60,000, at least 25% paid up. Mandatory for listed companies, banks and insurers.
Distinctive sign identifying products or services in the market. Registered with OEPM (Spain) or EUIPO (EU). Protection for 10 renewable years. Grants exclusive use rights and infringement prosecution.
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