Once you obtain a registration that is issued by EUIPO, you have a legal protection against third parties who file an application to register a similar trademark in a similar business field. In this case, you can raise an objection directly before the EUIPO by filing a notice of opposition.
Above all, you have a legal protection against any infringer - any competitor that is using your trademark without your authorization. In this situation, it is advisable to send a cease and desist letter, making the infringers aware of the possible consequences.
Depending on the circumstances of the infringement, you can endeavor to reach an agreement with the counterpart by means of a mediation process or you can directly bring legal action before the competent Civil Court with the advocacy of a lawyer. If the trademark is registered by the EUIPO, the competent national Civil Court of an EU Member State is entitled to order enforcement measures to prevent the infringement in all EU member-states. It is important to notice that these measures can anticipate legal protection even before the final decision, since the competent Civil Court can also issue preliminary injunctions effective that have power in other EU countries.
Often, the concept of trademark infringement coincides with the crime of counterfeiting, but not all trademark infringements can be considered counterfeiting.
Running a company in Latvia is a great alternative to offshore companies as the Latvian government has made numerous changes to regulations and laws in recent years. Companies in Latvia attract foreign entrepreneurs and investors who are looking for a sustainable and developing corporate structure and have the opportunity to take advantage of various tax optimization options for their company.
While there is an option to start your own business, there is another alternative - you can buy an existing one. A company that was founded some time ago and is currently inactive is known as a shelf or ready-made company. Shelf companies are either "clean", which means that there has never been a business transaction in this company since it was founded, or a company with its own history, that is, it has an operational and financial history.
Benefits of Acquiring a Shelf Company Clean businesses are usually set up for a single purpose only to be sold off over time. The key advantage of such a shelf company is that the new owner of the company can be absolutely certain that he has no debts or other liabilities from the previous owners. In the meantime, companies that have previously operated may have some liabilities and investors should do their own due diligence to ensure they are not buying a shelf company with high debt. However, even companies with an operational history have their own advantages. For example, a readymade company with a pre-existing business history is more credible and it is easier to take out a loan or even open a bank account. Some manufacturers, as well as governments, prefer to do business with a company that is known for its longevity. Compared to a way to start your own business, the shelf company may be the right strategy for the following reasons:
Urgency - Starting a new business takes time and resources. If you want to start trading as soon as possible, a shelf company can get you started almost immediately after acquiring the shares. Image and Credibility - Companies that have recently been registered often look unreliable to do business with. In the meantime, a shelf company registered some time ago contributes to a reliable image. Meet formal requirements - in order to acquire certain business projects, a company has to be of a certain age in some cases.
Process of a shelf company acquisition The process of acquiring a shelf company in Latvia is relatively straightforward and is usually carried out by the service provider from whom you wish to acquire a shelf company. The limited liability company is the most widespread legal form of the company in Latvia as its shareholders have no personal liability for the company's liabilities other than the capital invested. In general, shelf companies in Latvia are given an active registration number, VAT number, no previous activity and already registered share capital of EUR 2,800. The latter can vary with different service providers and you should clarify this before choosing your shelf company.
A Latvian shelf company can be acquired remotely either by arranging an appointment with a notary or by issuing a digitally signed power of attorney with an electronic signature. Basically, all documents are created by the service provider and only the passport copies of the shareholders, the residential address and the new company name (if desired) and the contacts on the customer side are required. When all documents are ready and signed by the service provider, he submits the application to the commercial register, where processing of all changes takes up to 5 working days. For an additional fee it is possible to accelerate the process to 1 working day. After the commercial register has finished processing the changes, the service provider forwards all legal documents to the new shareholders and your company can start operations.
In Swaziland, the form of government is a unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy. In Swaziland, legislative power rests with a parliament. Head of government is Mswati III. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, approved, and interpreted. The type of government determines the way elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Swaziland lasts until the next election. The length of a head of state's tenure directly affects the power and influence of the executive branch. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Swaziland is at 2,102. The Legal Rights Strength Index for Swaziland is 4. Overall, it is considered rather weak - bankruptcy and collateral laws can protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to some extent; Credit information may be sufficient but scarcely available, or conversely, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Swaziland received US$88.1 million in development aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $124.9.
Government In Swaziland the head of government is Mswati III. The system of government of Swaziland is a unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy. In Swaziland, legislative power rests with a parliament; This is a bicameral legislative body and therefore a bicameral parliament. According to the World Bank Group, Swaziland's Government Effectiveness Index is -0.53. This suggests that the government of Swaziland is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely affected, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.
Major industries in the country are tuna canneries (largely supplied by foreign fishing vessels), handicrafts. 9.2% of population in the country are unemployed. The total number of unemployed people in American Samoa is 5,122. American Samoa produces 155 GW/h of electricity each year.
There is always the possibility that a company will need a legal structure based in North America. Whatever your goals – data protection, tax planning, holding – Confidus Solutions will help you start a business. The Bahamas is a great jurisdiction for tax planning purposes. The most common corporate forms are domestic limited companies, typically used for local business; Limited liability company, which should have at least two members; and joint-stock company, which should have at least three directors and is subject to auditing. Belize offers a variety of legal structures including private companies, limited partnerships, sole proprietorships, public investment companies, and trust funds. Panama offers several different types of legal entities that provide multiple vehicles to achieve your personal and business goals and create an appropriate corporate structure.
Asia has a very rich cultural heritage that has been carefully nurtured through centuries of history. Today Asia is very attractive to international investors due to the fact that it has several large economic areas as well as several special areas with a thriving economy and favorable tax systems. Below is our top list of jurisdictions for international investing in Asia.
Hong Kong
Modern Hong Kong can offer a free market economy that relies heavily on international trade, the financial sector, the extent of export / import, including a fairly large proportion of re-exports. Hong Kong does not impose tariffs on imported items. Also, there are only four groups of goods subject to excise duty: high alcohol beverages, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl-based alcohol. Currently, Hong Kong does not have any import / export quotas for anything. The Hong Kong government continues to peg the local currency (Hong Kong dollar) tightly to the US dollar, in support of an agreement signed in 1983.
The local government is actively developing the Special Administrative Region (SAR) to make it a desirable destination for mainland China Renminbi to achieve their internationalization in the business community. Residents are allowed to open savings accounts in RMB currency; In addition, Hong Kong public and Chinese government bonds were issued in RMB currency; as well as currently in the private and public sectors, RMB agreements are permitted. The Hong Kong government is working really hard right now to increase the additional use of RMB in Hong Kong's financial markets and is looking for an opportunity to increase the RMB ratio significantly.
Macau
Since establishing its local casino industry hotspot in 2001, Macau has attracted tens of billions of dollars in international investment, completely transforming the area into one of the largest global gambling hotspots. The Macau gambling and tourism industries have been heavily influenced by China's decision to relax travel restrictions on Chinese nationals looking for an opportunity to visit Macau. In 2016, Macau gambling taxes estimated over 76% of total household revenue. Macau's economy suffered quite a bit in 2009. It was a consequence of a global economic crisis, but the rapid economic growth continued somewhere until 2013. In 2015, Macau was home to approximately 31 million tourists, with an urban population of 646,800. About 68% came from mainland China. The services offered, mainly gambling, have boosted Macau's economic performance several times. Recently, however, the anti-corruption campaign carried out by the Chinese government has suffered slightly for the Macau gaming industry.
Singapore
Singapore is currently having a prosperous, well-developed free-market-oriented economy. Singapore government has hardly worked on and achieved an open and nearly 100% corruption-free government and business environment as well as strong economy, and quite high competitive (even by the Western standards) per capita GDP. Employment rates are extremely high, while the Singapore budget mostly relies on exports, specifically of consumer goods and electronics, IT & software, medical technology and devices, pharmaceuticals as well as on lively business, banking and financial industries.
Singapore is a famous destination for many international investors and entrepreneurs, especially in certain industries. According to financial analytics data it will continue to develop and evolve into Pacific Asia’s major business and high-tech hotspot. Singapore is a proud member of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. It is also a part of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement. Back in year 2015, Singapore has established, along with the rest of the ASEAN participants, the ASEAN Economic Community.
China
Starting back in the late 70s, China has been working on it’s economy and market, rapidly going from internal government controlled closed market, to more liberal, open government planned system with profoundly internal market-oriented economy, leading to an increase of China’s impact on the global market. By year 2010, China has turned into the largest global exporter. Changes and reforms have started with slowly abandoning collectively planned agriculture, developing to introduce free-market pricing, decentralizing taxation, granting more autonomy for government-owned companies, expansions of the private sector, fast development of stock markets and introduction of a modern banking system as well as China’s access to international trade and investment.
China did undergo a number of reforms lately. During last few decades, Chinese government has renewed its support for government-owned companies in industries, which are strategic for country’s security and development. Such decision was made specifically to boost certain industries and make them more competitive on a global market. Such change of economy and the following benefits have dramatically impacted to a China’s GDP making more than ten times increase since year 1978.
Taiwan
Modern Taiwan has a prosperous free-market economy with overall decreasing government control over international investment and trade industries. Strategic production industries, such as production of electronics, machinery and petrochemicals, have given the major boost and factors necessary for rapid growth of economy. However, such factors as Taiwan’s diplomatic isolation, extremely low birth rate, and quickly aging population are several major long-term challenges that Taiwan’s government needs to face and solve.
The logistics performance index of Spain is 3.72. It indicates satisfactory performance - in general, traffic is handled well, some shortcomings in certain areas are possible, but overall the logistics system is reliable and ready to handle predictable traffic volumes.
Customs performance is rated at 3.63. This indicates satisfactory performance - the customs clearance procedure is generally effective, although a long time can occasionally be a problem; the customs system certainly does not discourage international business activities; required documents and fees are generally publicly available.
The infrastructure quality in Spain is rated at 3.77. It indicates good quality - roads, railways, ports and other facilities are adapted and regularly maintained to be able to handle high traffic at all times, and most likely there are special facilities to deal with high-intensity and/or special traffic or vehicles ( e.g. highways a.k.a. freeways and deep-water ports).
International shipping quality is 3.51. It indicates satisfactory performance - the services are reasonable and the prices are not too high and usually correspond exactly to the quality, although there is still room for improvement.
The competence of logistics service providers is rated at 3.83. Providers are very competent – they ensure high quality of shipments and traffic management at all times, work quickly and reliably; Any errors that may occur are readily compensated.
Tracking options for shipments are rated at 3.54. It indicates satisfactory performance - the tracking systems provide all the basic information, as well as additional data about shipments; Mostly it also has a well-established cooperation with foreign and international tracking systems and usually offers information in several languages.
Tracking options are rated 4.07. This indicates good performance - shipments almost always arrive within scheduled time frames and often faster than expected.
In Spain, 100% of the population has access to electricity. Spain has 150 airports nationwide. There are 4,228,000 internet hosts in Spain. The number of road motor vehicles per 1000 inhabitants in Spain is 520.
Road network The total length of roads in Spain is 683,175 km (424,596 miles). Of these, 16,583 km (10,306 miles) of roads are classified as freeways, dual carriageways, or freeways.
Gas price On average, a liter of petrol costs USD 1.63 in Spain. A liter of diesel would cost $1.14.
The total population of Mexico is 130,759,074 people. The people of Mexico speak the Spanish language. The linguistic diversity of Mexico is vaguely diverse according to a fractionation scale, which is 0.1511 for Mexico. The average age is around 27.3 years. Life expectancy in Mexico is 76. Female fertility rate in Mexico is 2.3. About 32% of Mexico's population is obese. Ethnic diversity is quite diverse according to a fractionation scale, which for Mexico is 0.5418. Details of the language, religion, age, gender distribution and advancement of the people of Mexico can be found in the sections below, as well as the section on education in the country.
Population In Mexico, the population density is 61 people per square kilometer (159 per square mile). Based on these statistics, this country is considered sparsely populated. The total population of Mexico is 130,759,074 people. Mexico has approximately 1,193,155 foreign immigrants. Immigrants in Mexico account for 0.5 percent of the total number of immigrants worldwide. Immigrants in Mexico make up 0.9 percent of the total number of immigrants worldwide. The ethnic diversity of Mexico is quite diverse according to a fractionation scale based on ethnicity. Ethnic Fractionation (EF) deals with the number, size, socioeconomic distribution, and geographic location of diverse cultural groups, usually within a state or some other demarcated area. Specific cultural characteristics can refer to language, skin color, religion, ethnicity, customs and traditions, history, or other distinctive criteria, alone or in combination. These characteristics are often used for social exclusion and power monopolization. The index of ethnic fractionation in Mexico is 0.5418. This means that there is a relatively high number of unique ethnic groups in Mexico. EF is usually measured as 1 minus the Herfindahl concentration index of ethnolinguistic group proportions, which reflects the probability that two randomly drawn individuals from the population belong to different groups. The theoretical maximum of EF of 1 means that each person belongs to a different group. Read Mexico's average age and gender distribution statistics at different ages below.
Age The average age is around 27.3 years. The average age for men is 26.3 and the average age for women is 28.4.
Gender The sex ratio, or number of males per female (estimated at birth), is 1.05. It can be further broken down into the following categories: sex ratio below 15 - 1.04; sex ratio from 15 to 64 - 0.94; sex ratio over 64 - 0.82; Overall sex ratio - 0.96. The overall sex ratio differs from the sex ratio estimated at birth. This is because some newborns are included in the sex ratio estimated at birth, but die within the first few weeks of life and are not included in the overall sex ratio.
Religion The majority religion in Mexico is Christianity, whose adherents make up 95.1% of all religious believers in the country. Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament. Christianity is the largest religion in the world with over 2.4 billion followers known as Christians. Christians believe that Jesus is the Son of God and the Savior of mankind, whose coming as Christ or Messiah was prophesied in the Old Testament. Besides Christianity, there are several other religions in the country. Other religions in Mexico are Islam, popular religions. Mexico's religious diversity is vaguely diverse according to a fractionation scale based on the number of religions in Mexico. The index of religious fractionation in Mexico is 0.1796. This score means that within the country there is a major belief with a few other subordinate beliefs.
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