by manuel.roche | Sep 16, 2016 | All, Designs
French law provides that the entire litigation for designs, trademarks and patents, including the actions and claims on a related issue of unfair competition shall be brought before specific Civil courts (articles L.522-2, L.716-3 and L.615-17 of the French...
by manuel.roche | Aug 10, 2016 | All, Copyright
Last year, we commented decision by US District Judge George H. King according to which Warner/Chappell Music Inc. could not claim copyright ownership over the lyrics from the famous song Happy Birthday. Technically, it did not mean that the lyrics were in the public...
by manuel.roche | Jul 29, 2016 | All, Trademarks
After the Savon de Marseille (a vegetal oil-based soap) (1) for which 2 competing submissions are still being discussed, the “Siège de Liffol” (the Liffol’s Seat) and the “Espadrille de Mauléon – Mauleko espartina” (Mauleon’s Espadrille, a kind of sneakers) have...
by manuel.roche | Jul 13, 2016 | All, Trademarks
A decision issued by the First Instance Court of Paris on 17 March 2016 (3rd chamber, 4th section, case number 2015/06994) caught our attention and deserves a comment that could prove useful to holders of renowned trademarks attempting to enforce their IP rights in...
by manuel.roche | Jun 30, 2016 | All, Trademarks
The new 2014 directive (1) lays down rules on the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco products with a view to assure a high level of public health. It provides for new regulations regarding health warnings, bans flavours and slim packaging, sets safety and...
