WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER REGISTERING DESIGNS

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER REGISTERING DESIGNS

The protection of works under copyright law has become increasingly difficult in France in recent years. Judges are ever more demanding when it comes to characterizing the originality of works submitted for their consideration—a key condition for copyright protection....
Countries of the International trademark system

Countries of the International trademark system

The International trademark system provides a variety of centralized administrative procedures to protect and manage a trademark in one or several member countries of the Madrid system (Madrid Agreement and Madrid Protocol). The system of International registration of...
NEW VERSION OF THE NICE CLASSIFICATION IN 2026

NEW VERSION OF THE NICE CLASSIFICATION IN 2026

On January 1, 2026, the 2026 version of the 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) will come into force. This classification, used for the registration of trade marks, is published by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) and directly impacts...
TRADEMARK PUBLICATION SCAMS

TRADEMARK PUBLICATION SCAMS

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...
BAD FAITH TRADE MARK REGISTRATION

BAD FAITH TRADE MARK REGISTRATION

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...