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Filing Soleau Envelopes under the New Unified Patent Court System

The Soleau envelope, long used in France to establish proof of creation, retains its defensive role under the Unified Patent Court. Article 28 UPC confirms that national rights of prior…

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UPC (Paris Local Division): First Order Authorizing Ex Parte Measures to Preserve Evidence!

Intangible assets—trademarks, patents, software, goodwill, know-how—now make up the bulk of many companies’ value. From 17 % in 1975 to around 90 % today, their rise reflects how innovation, brand…

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“Merry Christmas”, “Christmas”: Is It Possible to Protect These Terms as Trademarks?

The holiday season raises a recurring legal question: can terms such as “Christmas” or “Merry Christmas” be monopolized as trademarks? Trademark offices generally refuse registration when the term directly describes…

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When Christmas Meets Intellectual Property

Christmas is not only a season of lights and gifts, but also of creativity protected by industrial property. From patented decorations and toys to registered trademarks, the holiday spirit meets…

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“Divine” VS “Gaultier Divine”

The Paris Judicial Court has ruled in favor of the owners of the trademark “Divine” against Puig’s use of “Gaultier Divine.” Applying the CJEU’s doctrine of “independent distinctive position,” the…

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Cumulative Protection Between a French Patent and a European Patent – Changes Following the Entry into Force of the UPC Agreement

The entry into force of the UPC Agreement on June 1, 2023 profoundly reshaped the relationship between French patents and European patents. For the first time, cumulative protection in France…

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The Treatment of Infringement by Equivalence by the UPC

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has issued a landmark decision clarifying how infringement by equivalence should be assessed. This long-debated concept, applied differently across European jurisdictions, aims to prevent infringers…

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Intellectual Property: A Tool in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, making innovation critical. From therapeutic vaccines and AI-assisted diagnostics to pioneering patents filed by biotech startups and research institutes,…

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CHINA – breaches in the Great Wall of Chinese trademark law

China is preparing a major reform of its trademark law, aimed at curbing bad-faith filings, expanding protection for well-known marks, and introducing a use requirement. The draft amendment, published by…

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UPC: What about agreements?

With the launch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), patent holders and their contract partners must update their strategic agreements — licenses, co-ownership structures, and technical collaborations — to ensure…

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UPC: Will the European Patent with Unitary Effect Apply to the Entire Territory of France?

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UPC: How to make the best OPT-OUT choice

The launch of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) marks a major shift in how European patents are litigated and managed. Patent holders must now decide whether to stay under national…

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