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Decision G1/23 – Patent before selling: A confirmed imperative

G1/23 clarifies a decisive rule: a product made publicly available becomes prior art, even if its composition cannot be analyzed. The consequence is clear—file before commercialization. This shift particularly impacts…

UPC

Reconstructing Claim Interpretation under the EPC: Legal Insights from G1/24

In decision G1/24, the EPO’s Enlarged Board has ruled that, for assessing patentability, claims must never be interpreted in isolation. Description and drawings must always be consulted, even if a…

Trademark

Domain Name Update: “.BRAND” Extensions (i.e., your brand or company name)

Today, a domain name is inseparable from a trademark: it reflects a company’s identity and shapes its online visibility. Protecting it is crucial to avoid disputes and build digital trust.…

Trademark

A Gift Is a Gift? … Or Not ! (Free transfer of Intellectual Property rights)

In France, assigning intellectual property rights for free isn’t always straightforward: recent court decisions show that such transfers can be treated as donations, leading to nullity if not formalized by…

Patent

Reforms in French Civil Proceedings: the new principle of conventional inquiry and the strengthening of the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)

The 2025 Decree overhauls French civil procedure by placing conventional inquiry and amicable resolution (ADR) at the heart of litigation. Parties gain greater control over case management, and judges can…

Patent

Admission of Post-Filing Data by the Boards of Appeal

Since Decision G2/21 of March 2023, the Boards of Appeal of the EPO have applied two criteria for admitting (or refusing) post-filed experimental data in the assessment of inventive step…

Wine and Spirits

The Rise of Alcohol-Free Wines and Trademark Law

The Rise of Alcohol-Free Wines Is Reshaping Trademark Law The EUIPO considers alcohol-free wines potentially similar to traditional wines, increasing the risk of confusion. This development calls for greater caution…

Trademark

Trademarks in China : new requirements in the non-use cancelation actions

In early 2025, CNIPA significantly heightened the threshold for non‑use cancellation actions in China. Applicants must now submit detailed preliminary evidence, disclose identities and motivations, and may face increased scrutiny—raising…

Patent

The Strategic Role of Patents in the Financing and Growth of Innovative Start-ups in Europe

European start‑ups with patents are significantly more attractive to investors. Studies by the EPO and EUIPO show that holding intellectual property rights—especially European patents—can increase early-stage funding success by over…

Trademark • AI & Software

Generative Artificial Intelligence and Copyright: The EU Outlines a New Legal Framework

The EUIPO’s recent study sheds light on how the EU is reshaping its legal framework around generative AI (GenAI) and copyright. It emphasizes transparency in training data, proposes standardized tools…

Wine and Spirits

PETRUS Case: Landmark Victory Against Trademark Counterfeiting in China

The renowned wine estate PETRUS has won a decisive legal battle in China against a company that imitated its label, used a misleading translation, and exploited its reputation. Chinese courts…

Trademark

The Clover, Louis Vuitton’s Lucky Charm?

The long-running dispute between Van Cleef & Arpels and Louis Vuitton over the use of a quadrilobed motif in fine jewelry reached its conclusion before the French Court of Cassation…

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