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The probative value of blockchain recognised in court for the first time

The evidential value of blockchain has been formally recognized for the first time in France. In a judgment issued on 20 March 2025, the Marseille Judicial Court held that a…

Patent

Holder of a Plant Variety Right (PVR): How to Act in Case of Infringement?

When a Plant Variety Right (PVR) holder identifies an unauthorised reproduction or sale of a protected variety, swift and strategic action is essential. Whether the title is national or Community-based,…

Patent

Color and Grayscale Drawings Now Accepted by the EPO

As of 1 October 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) accepts and publishes colour and greyscale drawings in European patent applications. Based on the EPO President’s decision of 7 July…

Trademark

The “DRACULA” Judgment: Only a registered mark really bites

With the Dracula trademark ruling, the CJEU confirms that in EU trademark law only a registered mark is enforceable: even long-standing prior use of an unregistered sign cannot block infringement…

UPC

Philips v. Belkin before the UPC

In the landmark Philips vs Belkin case, the Unified Patent Court finds infringement of a standard-essential patent (EP 2 867 997 B1) linked to the Qi wireless-charging standard and sets…

Trademark

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…

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