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After another consecutive year, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) is once again opening a new call for voucher applications that allow access to partial reimbursement of fees related to the application for trademarks, designs, patents, utility models, and plant varieties. This initiative has been created to provide a boost to small and medium-sized […]

What is a bad leaver? How do venture debt funds work? What is an anti-dilution clause? Often, doubts arise regarding the terms used in the day-to-day life of a startup or about financing topics that may be of interest to us. For this reason, at Metricson, we have prepared this document with the most common […]

*February 2, 2025: deadline to submit the AEAT Model 165. The AEAT Model 165 is an informative declaration that newly created or recently established companies are required to submit to the Tax Agency to report the investments received through capital increases (including incorporation in some cases) by individual investors during 2025, and must additionally issue […]

When a company activates a Google Ads campaign, a possible strategy to gain visibility is to bid on keywords that match another company’s brand so that their ad appears when a user directly searches for a competitor. But is this legal, ethical, or advisable? Let’s analyze it! About Legality In Spain, the Trademark Law 17/2001 […]

In recent weeks, we have celebrated the first two editions of La Mesa, beginning this journey with two very special gatherings: the first in Valencia and the second in Madrid. Starting a project always brings a sense of vertigo, but also a huge dose of excitement. And La Mesa has been no exception. In these […]

For Metricson, the annual gathering at Slush in Helsinki is one of the most inspiring events of the year. Helsinki: the heart of innovation Over the years, Slush has evolved beyond being just an investment and pitching hub. It has become a phenomenon that reflects and champions Europe’s culture and position within the global startup […]

An exit, that is, the sale of a startup through the sale of shares or equity, is usually one of the most important milestones in an entrepreneur’s or investor’s journey. It can represent the culmination of years of effort, risk, and dedication. However, the final amount that ends up in your pocket after taxes can […]

Corporate operations, whether in the form of investment, merger, or acquisition, represent one of the defining moments for any company. They not only involve significant financial movements but also transform the company’s structure, internal management, and strategic future. Behind every operation, there are different interests at play: those of the founding partners, investors, potential buyers, […]

The management of personal and non-personal data now spans all economic sectors: from automotive to digital health. In a scenario where every connected device generates valuable information, the EU has opted for a regulatory framework that guarantees transparency, fair access, and fair competition. In this context, a new Regulation came into force on September 12, […]

In shareholders’ agreements, there are two key clauses that should be regulated with particular care: the Drag Along and the Tag Along. These clauses are mainly intended to establish clear rules on how potential sales of the company to third parties are managed. In this regard, the interests of majority shareholders and minority shareholders are […]