Safeguarding Your Rights: IP and Consumer Law
Intellectual Property Rights: An Introduction
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to “raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs impact daily life” and “to celebrate creativity and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe.” April 26 was chosen as the date for World Intellectual Property Day because it
Read MoreCommercial Registry: Functions and Legal Principles
Functions of the Territorial Commercial Registry
Besides its advertising function, the Territorial Commercial Registry is assigned other key functions:
- Legalization of company books.
- Appointment of independent experts for the valuation of in-kind contributions in public limited companies (SA) or limited partnerships by shares, and for cases of company mergers or divisions. It is also responsible for appointing auditors.
- Deposit and publication of annual accounts for limited liability companies and corporate
Understanding Functional Mobility, Dismissal, and Leave Rights
Functional Mobility
Within the Group
Not required because the employer has no time limit, provided they do not infringe on the rights of workers. This will receive the remuneration for being guaranteed what was being perceived.
Outside the Group
Justification for economic or organizational reasons and limited in time.
- Lower: unforeseen emergencies or for as long as required but at the same salary.
- Top: 6 months to 1 year or 8 in 2 years.
Rights: To receive the salary and claim that summit the vacancy from
Read MoreJohn Locke’s Enduring Legacy: Social Contract, Rights, and Governance
John Locke’s Social Contract and Civil Society
The Origins of Civil Society
John Locke posits that while individuals possess natural rights, these rights are not always respected or effectively protected in the state of nature. To ensure the more effective preservation of rights and freedoms, individuals form a civil society through a social contract or agreement. Establishing a civil society involves individuals giving up certain rights, but it offers significant benefits:
- A written, established law.
Venezuelan Constitutional Framework: Roles and Responsibilities
Temporary Presidential Vacancy and Succession
Legal Basis: Article 234 of the CRBV.
A temporary presidential vacancy shall be supplied by the Chief Executive for up to ninety (90) days, extendable by a decision of the National Assembly for an additional ninety (90) days. If a temporary absence continues for more than ninety (90) consecutive days, the National Assembly shall decide by a majority of its members whether an absolute vacancy should be declared.
Powers of the President
Legal Basis: Article
Read MoreFundamental Rights: Constitutional Integration and Citizen Entitlements
The Evolution of Fundamental Rights
From Declarations to Constitutional Integration
The concept of rights as fundamental entitlements has evolved significantly, leading to their integration into modern constitutions. The earliest declarations of rights emerged in 1776 and 1789, marking a pivotal shift. These recognitions transformed individuals into citizens. Prior to the French Revolution, certain duties and freedoms existed, but they were largely confined to a privileged few and not universally
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