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WIPO PROOF

At the end of May this year, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) introduced a new service that simplifies and clarifies the evidentiary situation relating to intellectual property – WIPO PROOF.

Year Book of Leading Law Firms

Our law firm has been included in the Year Book of Leading Law Firms for 2020 published annually by epravo.cz.

Alternative Fund in accordance with Section 15 of the Act on Investment Companies and Investment Funds (ZISIF)

An “alternative fund” or “mini-fund” is a form of asset management that is comparable to the management of investment funds. This is a simplified regime that allows the management of funds that are not offered to the public and contain a smaller amount of assets.

Revoking CNB Licence due to Non-Provision of Payment Services

Have you received a Notice of Initiation of Ex officio Proceedings, in which the Czech National Bank informs you of the initiation of administrative proceedings on revoking authorization to provide payment services or issue electronic money because it believes that you have not provided such services for more than six months?

Security and Operational Risk Reporting

In accordance with the Payment System Act, all persons authorised to provide payment services are required to report annually on security and operational risks.

Predatory Calls relating to Photo Copyright Infringement

Were you surprised by a copyright infringement call? Have you used a photo or other work, including those published under the Creative Commons licence, and the other party is now asking you for a significant amount of money? We have recently observed similar calls from foreign law firms, especially German.

Queens of Czech Law

Our law firm is a proud supporter of the Queens of Czech Law, a project of Economia publishing house and the Cover Story agency. You can also nominate inspiring female lawyers at vyznamnepravnicky.cz.

CNB Licence for an Exchange Office

The law firm Stuchlíková & Partners has successfully represented a client in obtaining a licence for an exchange office with the Czech National Bank. The services of our law firm included company formation, preparation of all licensing documentation for obtaining an exchange office licence, and representation in the licencing procedure with the CNB.

New RTS SCA Standards in the Area of Payment Systems

Stuchlíková & Partners provides continuous legal advice to GLOBDATA a.s. in connection with the new requirements in the area of payment system law – requirements for strong customer authentication and opening of access to client information to third parties in accordance with the RTS SCA rules. GLOBDATA a.s. is one of the leaders in providing services for public transport and municipal services operators in the Czech Republic.

Cooperation Settings in the Field of Card Acquiring with Leading Czech Banks

Stuchlíková & Partners provided comprehensive legal advice to the sales representative of a major foreign payment institution operating throughout the entire EU and a leader in innovative payment solutions in connection with the set-up of cooperation in the field of card acquiring with leading Czech banks. Legal advice included consultation with the Czech National Bank, including the submission of a qualified inquiry, the assessment of compliance with the new PSD2 legislation, and the preparation of comprehensive contractual documentation.