Public Limited Company

Universal judicial proceeding to resolve a debtor's insolvency, balancing the interests of all creditors. May end in a payment agreement or asset liquidation.

Commercial corporate form where capital is divided into shares and partners' liability is limited to contributed capital. Most common form in Spain for SMEs.

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.

Independent professional appointed by the insolvency judge to manage the insolvent debtor's assets, prepare the inventory, creditors list and liquidation plan or agreement.