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This paper is an exposition about the theory of justice of Fernando Vázquez (1512-1569). In particular, is a study of the nature of ius gentium (or international law), the principle of freedom of the seas and the natural law. Vázquez is one of the main authors of the Spanish Neo-scholastic. Even he is considered as the most important jurist of The Salamanca School. So, I think, the exposition of her doctrines has a special interest, for the historians and philosophers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This document addresses Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and the effect they have on the protection of intellectual property agreed between both parties. It examines the specific case of the BIT between Colombia and Spain, analyzing the specific clauses related to the subject. Finally, it concludes that for a country like ours, that is, a developing country (DC), it is more desirable to conduct debate and negotiations related to intellectual property in the international forums of the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Intellectual Property Organization, or even the Andean Community of Nations, rather than through bilateral relations as in the case of investment agreements. However, due to the government's trend toward BITs, this paper also concludes with a series of recommendations for the handling of intellectual property in this context and others to be considered in cases where there are claims by investors whose rights may have been infringed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]