Whether you’re a startup founder, content creator, or e-commerce brand, your intellectual property is your business’s most valuable asset. For foreign companies and entrepreneurs in Spain, protecting that brand and content legally is essential.
This guide outlines the legal tools available in Spain to safeguard your identity, creations, and market reputation.
🔐 Why Brand and Content Protection Matters
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Prevents competitors from copying your name, logo, or design
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Protects revenue from content theft or unauthorized use
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Strengthens your brand’s value for investment or resale
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Gives you legal power to enforce your rights in Spain
🏷️ Trademarks – Name, Logo & Slogans
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Register your business name, logo, and tagline with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM)
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Foreign companies can register directly or via a Spanish representative
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Valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely
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EU-wide protection possible via EUIPO if operating across Europe
© Copyrights – Creative Works & Content
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Automatically protect original content: blog posts, videos, designs, courses, etc.
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Registration with Spain’s Intellectual Property Registry is optional but recommended for proof
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Digital creators should protect YouTube videos, product images, course material, etc.
🤖 Digital Assets & Domain Names
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Register your .es domain name to protect online identity
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Monitor for impersonation or trademark infringement in search and social media
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Include copyright and trademark clauses in contracts with designers and developers
🧾 Licensing & Contracts
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Use IP licensing agreements when partnering with distributors, agencies, or freelancers
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Clearly assign ownership in employment and service contracts
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Enforce non-disclosure and non-compete clauses where applicable
👨⚖️ Enforcement Options in Spain
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Cease-and-desist letters
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Civil lawsuits for damages or injunctions
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Online takedown notices (e.g., Google, YouTube, marketplaces)
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Administrative actions through OEPM or court
🛡️ How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
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Register trademarks and copyrights in Spain
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Draft licensing, IP, and digital protection agreements
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Monitor infringements and act against violators
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Represent your brand in Spanish IP disputes
📞 Contact Borderless Lawyers Today
Protect your business identity and creative assets in Spain. Borderless Lawyers offers tailored legal solutions for foreign companies and entrepreneurs. Contact us today for a consultation.