Nice Classification: Summary of Goods and Services for Trademark Registration
The Nice Classification constitutes the cornerstone of the international system used to organize goods and services for trademark registration purposes and is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The system divides goods and services into 45 classes and serves as the technical foundation for determining the scope of trademark protection. Its proper application is essential to ensure adequate protection and to avoid limitations or potential conflicts.
Reactivation as an Exceptional Legal Mechanism within the Popular and Solidarity Economy: Regulatory Scope and Procedure
Resolution No. SEPS-IGT-IGS-IGJ-INFMR-INGINT-2025-0244 introduced reactivation as an exceptional legal mechanism within the Popular and Solidarity Economy, allowing certain organizations undergoing ordinary liquidation proceedings to resume their activities, provided that they demonstrate that the causes leading to liquidation have been remedied and that they possess economic and legal viability, thereby reaffirming the role of the Superintendency of Popular and Solidarity Economy in preserving organizational structures with social and economic impact
Buying a used vehicle in Ecuador: legal steps that cannot be omitted
The purchase of a used vehicle in Ecuador involves compliance with specific legal and administrative requirements within defined deadlines. This legal bulletin outlines the key stages of the process, from the preliminary verification of the vehicle to the registration of the purchase agreement and the transfer of ownership, including the penalties applicable in case of non-compliance.
Regulatory Framework for Non-Profit Organizations: Provisions of the Organic Law on Social Transparency and Its Regulations
An essential guide to understanding the legal framework governing non-profit organizations in Ecuador. This article outlines the obligations, procedures, and requirements established under the Organic Law on Social Transparency and its Regulations, as well as the supervision and control role of the Superintendence of Popular and Solidarity Economy (SEPS).
How to ensure a clear, valid, and proper property transfer
The purchase and sale of real estate in Ecuador is a legal act that requires document verification, compliance of notarial requirements, and registration before the Property Registry. This process demands a review of the property’s legal status and the involvement of a specialized attorney to ensure a valid, secure, and properly executed transfer of ownership.
The National Court of Justice establishes a new binding jurisprudential precedent on employer retirement compensation
The National Court of Justice has issued a new binding jurisprudential precedent that redefines the calculation of employer retirement compensation in Ecuador. Resolution No. 16-2025 specifies which amounts may be deducted from the employee’s individual retirement fund, reinforcing the principle of favorability and legal security in labor matters.
IESS and Enforcement Actions: The Constitutional Court Shields Shareholders and Bans Administrative Travel Restrictions
Constitutional Court Ruling 3364-21-EP/25 protects shareholders from IESS enforcement measures, prohibiting administrative travel bans and personal liability without judicial intervention. The decision strengthens corporate legal certainty and upholds the binding precedent 22-13-IN/20
Geographical Indications: Value and Protection of Origin
Geographical indications (GIs) are a form of intellectual property protection that recognizes the link between a product and its place of origin. They ensure that the product’s characteristics, quality, or goodwill derive from its geographic environment, helping preserve authenticity, strengthen the local economy, and protect the cultural heritage of communities.
Corporate Transformation and Sports Joint Stock Companies: Effects of the Constitutional Court Decision that Invalidated the Organic Law of National Solidarity
The Constitutional Court of Ecuador declared the total unconstitutionality of the Organic Law of National Solidarity, determining that it was enacted in violation of the principle of unity of subject matter and the ordinary legislative procedure. This decision nullifies the obligations imposed upon Simplified Stock Companies (S.A.S.) and Sports Joint Stock Companies (S.A.D.), restoring the previous regulatory framework and reaffirming both the supremacy of constitutional review and the need of maintaining normative coherence within the Ecuadorian legal system.
Mediation: An effective and legal way to resolve conflicts in Ecuador
Mediation is a conflict resolution process whereby the parties, assisted by a neutral third party called a mediator, seek to reach a voluntary agreement on a negotiable matter, in an extrajudicial and definitive manner. This mechanism promotes fast, confidential, and fair solutions that have the same legal validity as a final judgment, fostering dialogue and a culture of peace in Ecuador.
