by manuel.roche | Oct 17, 2016 | All, Trademarks
The principle of the unitary character of the European union trademark is not absolute, and even when the infringement of a EU trademark is recognized by the courts, the geographical scope of sanctions must be assessed in terms of likelihood of confusion between the...
by manuel.roche | Oct 7, 2016 | All, Trademarks
According to French Trademark laws and regulations, a trademark may be applied for on behalf of a company that is not incorporated yet, i.e. on behalf of a company that is still being established. This particular type of application is very popular in France. It...
by manuel.roche | Sep 23, 2016 | All, Patents
The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a very important decision last summer that may very well prove disturbing for individuals and companies committed into IP licence agreements (CJEU, 7 July 2016, case C‑567/14). The case is rather complex and includes...
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...
