by manuel.roche | Aug 11, 2025 | All, Trademarks
Trade mark applicants: beware of false publications! For several years now, unscrupulous commercial companies have been directly soliciting holders of industrial property rights, particularly trade mark applicants. They offer, in exchange for often exorbitant...
by manuel.roche | Jul 15, 2025 | All, Trademarks
Intellectual property law is a complex and constantly evolving field, in which trade mark protection plays a crucial role. And bad faith trade mark registration is among the issues that pose a significant threat to businesses and entrepreneurs. This article explores...
by manuel.roche | Apr 9, 2025 | All, Patents
In the field of intellectual property, the utility certificate (or utility model) is an interesting alternative to the traditional patent. Often misunderstood, this form of protection offers specific advantages that may be particularly suitable for certain situations....
by manuel.roche | Feb 14, 2025 | All, Trademarks
You’ve registered your trade mark, you’re using it, and you believe that’s enough to maintain and enforce your rights? Yes… and no. Understanding trade mark cancellation A trade mark must be used within 5 years of its registration. In some countries, such as China or...
by manuel.roche | Jan 13, 2025 | All, Trademarks
The Nice Classification, used by most of countries worldwide, categorizes all products and services into 45 classes—34 for products and 11 for services. It is a fundamental tool of the International trademark system. However, an important clarification is necessary:...
