by manuel.roche | May 22, 2026 | All, Copyright, Designs, Patents, Trademarks
In the French Intellectual Property system, a Soleau envelope is often seen as a simple way to “protect” a creation. However, this phrasing is inaccurate. A Soleau envelope does not confer any protection — it is a probative tool. Definition of the Soleau envelope The...
by manuel.roche | Feb 13, 2026 | All, Copyright, 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....
by manuel.roche | Feb 10, 2026 | All, Trademarks
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...
by manuel.roche | Dec 26, 2025 | All, Trademarks
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...
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...
