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The Black Eyed Peas Case

In its judgment of 3 September 2025, the First Civil Chamber of the French Court of Cassation resolved a long-standing debate on when limitation begins to run in copyright infringement…

Trademark

Next Edition of the Nice Classification (01/01/2026): Get Your Glasses Ready!

The 13th edition of the Nice Classification will come into force on January 1, 2026, bringing major reclassifications affecting products such as eyewear, rescue vehicles, heated garments, and essential oils.…

UPC

The Impact of the UPC on Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)

The establishment of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is reshaping the way Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) are litigated and enforced across Europe. Jurisdiction now depends on the nature of the…

Patent • UPC

Confidentiality Clubs before the Unified Patent Court: Emerging Doctrines and Practical Guidance

The Unified Patent Court is progressively refining its approach to the protection of confidential information. Recent rulings on “confidentiality clubs” clarify who may access sensitive material and how each party’s…

Trademark

The Life of a List of Goods and Services: between precision and limitation

EUIPO, together with the Member State offices, have recently developed the CP15 common practice, which shines some light on the murky issue of the treatment of unclear and imprecise terms…

Patent

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…

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