EMIBA (Espallargas Moreno International Business Advice) is my business advisory and management firm, based in Murten (Switzerland). I help SMEs, freelancers and companies with contracts, trademarks, filings and international expansion, in Spain and internationally.
I'm a legal professional with training in mediation and I work as a business advisor: I advise, draft documents and handle filings. I don't represent clients in court. If a matter goes to trial, I'll help you find a lawyer in the relevant country.
Yes. The whole service is online, so I work with clients from any region of Spain, from Switzerland and from other countries.
Spanish, French and English.
Each service has its price published on the website. Before we start, I send you a fixed quote with my fees and the official fees shown separately, so you know exactly what you pay.
Yes. The first consultation is free and with no obligation: we look at your case and I tell you what you need and how much it would cost.
No. Published prices do not include taxes.
Yes, you can pay in euros or Swiss francs (CHF), at the current exchange rate.
You can pay by card through Stripe, a secure payment platform, or by bank transfer.
With the "Book a call" button: choose the day and time in the calendar and you'll get a confirmation by email.
No. Everything is done by video call, phone, email and electronic signature.
I reply within 48 working hours at most, whether it's a first contact, a review of your case or arranging an appointment.
Yes. I treat all your information confidentially and in line with the GDPR and the Swiss data protection act.
Because, as a general rule, a trademark belongs to whoever registers it first. Without registration, another company could register your name and force you to change it, even if you used it first.
No. Registering the company in the Commercial Register does not protect the trademark. They are separate registers: trademarks are registered with the OEPM (Spain), the EUIPO (European Union) or other offices.
If you only sell in Spain, a Spanish trademark is usually enough and is cheaper. If you sell or plan to sell in other EU countries, an EU trademark protects you in all 27 with a single registration.
No. Switzerland is not part of the EU, so you need a separate Swiss registration or an international extension that includes Switzerland.
Yes. You can register just the name, just the logo, or both together. I'll recommend the option that best protects your case.
I prepare the whole application and guide you through every step. The application is filed in the name of your company, which owns the trademark.
As a general rule, no. That's why I always carry out a prior search before preparing the application.
Yes, that's the most common case. You send me the draft and I return the risks I see and a proposal of changes.
The one the parties choose in the contract. If none is chosen, international law rules apply and may lead to the other country's law. That's why it's best to agree on it in writing.
Yes. I review contracts in Spanish, French and English and explain them to you in English.