Questions for lawyers Found 300

I sell an accessory product in Malta that is specifically designed to be compatible with a well-known, trademarked brand of device, and I want to clearly communicate this compatibility to customers by referencing that brand name on my packaging, along the lines of ‘compatible with’ the trademarked product. Is this kind of reference to another company’s trademark actually permitted?

I’m considering purchasing a property in Malta and I’ve come across the term ’emphyteusis’ or ground rent in relation to the property. I don’t fully understand what this actually means for me as a potential buyer, or whether it’s something that should be a significant concern in my decision to proceed.

I discovered a breach of a commercial contract with a Maltese supplier that actually happened a few years ago, though I only recently became fully aware of the extent of the problem. Is there a deadline after which I would simply be too late to bring a legal claim over it?

A company in Malta wants to bring me on to do essentially the same work as their regular staff, same hours, same office, same supervision, but wants me to invoice them as a self-employed contractor rather than being on payroll as an employee. Is this actually legal, and could it cause problems for me later?

I own a jet ski that I use recreationally in Maltese waters, and I want to understand whether there are specific rules and regulations I actually need to be aware of and comply with when operating it, beyond just general common sense about safety.

I paid online for tickets to an event in Malta through the organiser’s own website. The payment went through and I got a confirmation email, but the tickets themselves never arrived and now nobody replies to my emails or calls. What can I actually do to get my money back?

I operate a vessel registered under the Malta flag and I’m looking to hire crew members who are not Maltese nationals. I want to understand whether this is permitted, and what kind of certification or documentation these crew members would actually need to legally work on a Maltese-registered ship.

My spouse in Malta recently passed away, and we have two children together. I want to understand what I’m actually entitled to inherit from their estate under Maltese law, both in terms of my rights as surviving spouse specifically and how this interacts with what our children are entitled to.

I’m considering starting a commercial road haulage business in Malta, transporting goods for clients using trucks. I want to understand what specific licences or authorisations I would actually need to legally operate this kind of business before I invest in vehicles and start operations.

I want to set up a private limited company in Malta for a small consulting business, just myself as the sole shareholder and director. I’ve heard registration can be quick but I keep getting conflicting timelines from different sources online. What is the realistic process and timeframe through the official registry?