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...
by manuel.roche | Jun 27, 2016 | All, Designs, Patents, Trademarks
By referendum on 23 June 2016, the majority of British people voted to leave the European Union. Even if the exit is not to become reality before several months, the first effects relating to IP could occur very soon (1). As far as IP titles are concerned,...
by manuel.roche | May 30, 2016 | All, Trademarks
May non-registered licensee bring proceedings alleging infringement of the licensed European Union trademark? Yes, decides the Court of Justice, if the proprietor consents thereto and without prejudice to the provisions of the licensing contract. The Court (February...
