Protocol for speedy judicial actions of the Commercial Courts of Barcelona for the "Mobile World Congress" (26 feb.- 1 mar. 2018)

Again, Commercial Courts of the city of Barcelona are adopting the protocol speedy action, by which it is possible to obtain a court injunction to infringements of patents, trademarks, designs, copyright and / or acts of unfair competition that may occur during the celebration of the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, whose new edition will be held from 26th February to 1st March.

Those rights holders who foresee or detect acts of violation of their rights during the congress should be aware of the possibility of requesting the implementation of this Protocol urging the taking of an urgent injunction to prevent the continuation of those acts.

Likewise, those who suspect that a third part may request an urgent injunction against them will be able to anticipate the action and to provide the judge those reasons that would prevent the injunction against them, avoiding therefore the cautionary suspension of their activities at least during the congress.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.