Intellectual property — Spain
Intellectual property for corporate merch programs in Spain: scope, cost envelope, contractual safeguards and how IVA 21% vía FACe/SII (AEAT) affects the dossier.
Intellectual property — short answer
Brief: this answer covers Intellectual property for corporate merch programs in Spain. IVA 21% applies; compliance routes through FACe/SII (AEAT); production hub in Madrid.
Detailed FAQ — Intellectual property
How does intellectual property typically work in Spain?
It is defined in the master service agreement with explicit scope, named accountable parties on both sides, escalation matrix and SLA. Decisions are documented in writing and indexed against the production batch number.
What does intellectual property cost?
Most safeguards are baked into the standard rate card; specialist provisions (dual-source, third-party escrow, dedicated stock) add 4-12% to landed cost, depending on volume.
How fast can intellectual property be activated?
Standard response runs 24-72h from notification; full operational handover (alternative warehouse, alternative print partner, alternative courier) within 7-15 working days.
Who signs off on intellectual property?
Joint sign-off: procurement (commercial), legal (contract), brand (artwork integrity), and Madrid operations (production / logistics).
Does IVA 21% compliance change anything?
Yes — FACe/SII (AEAT) keeps a permanent record of every invoice movement, so any contractual remedy is supported by complete tax-authority audit trail.
How is artwork and IP protected throughout?
Vector masters held in restricted cloud storage; NDA per partner; no third-party use; deletion on termination with written certification.
Can this be tested in advance?
Yes — annual tabletop exercise simulating the scenario, with timed handover and post-mortem report shared with the client lead.
Where do I get the full intellectual property clause?
Request the latest MSA template via the form below — current version dated Q2 2026.
Spain — specific notes
Procurement and tax compliance in Spain pivots on FACe/SII (AEAT) e-invoicing, IVA 21% with reverse-charge on EU B2B, and the regulated registry of VAT-able traders. Our Madrid hub ships every order with the full Spain compliance dossier — invoice, declarations, certifications — already populated for procurement audits.