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France: Entry into force of the patent opposition procedure
Still stemming from the PACTE law, but on the patent side, April 1, 2020 also marks the launch of the patent opposition procedure, allowing […]
Situation in France
Dear Clients and Colleagues, Safety, health and well-being of our clients and staff remain our priority. According to the governemental measures for Public Health, BRANDON […]
Jeff Koons sentenced in France for copyright infringement
In a judgment of December 17, 2019 the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the 2017 trial judgment that the sculpture Naked by Jeff Koons […]
Brexit and intellectual property: a period of transition
Brexit and intellectual property: a period of transition The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31st. As in many fields of activity, […]
Creation of a patent opposition procedure in France
The Minister of Economy and Finance presented Ordinance No. 2020-116 of February 12, 2020 which provides for the creation of a right of opposition […]
EPO refuses patent application of AI inventor
On 26 January 2020 the EPO rejected two European patent applications on the ground that the designated sole inventor, an AI system, did not […]
Licensing activities by smes : evidence from EU trademarks owners
During recent years, the EUIPO, European Union Intellectual Property Office has published several studies highlighting the virtuous cycle between IP and economic performance, with […]
New internet website
We announced it, it’s finally here! Our new website is now online: we wanted to bring you more content, more information about intellectual property, […]
Israel joins Hague System for Registering Industrial Designs
As of January 3, 2020, foreign companies can designate Israel in their international design applications via the Hague System. Israeli companies and designers can […]
The first sound trademark filed in France
Since the transposition of the Trademark Package, it is possible to file at the French Trademark Office (INPI) sound, olfactory or taste marks. […]
How to use China in the patent strategy of your company
Most companies take into account the Chinese market in their filing strategy, even if they do not have business in this country. For companies […]
BRANDON IP’s new website
After several months of work, we are getting ready to disclose the new version of our website. Making it more complete and clearer, we hope […]
AIPPI Congress
BRANDON IP will be attending the World Congress of AIPPI (International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property). It will take place in London from […]
PACTE law : what is the impact on IP ?
The bill on growth and transformation of companies (PACTE) was recently adopted by the French parliament. What’s the real impact in terms of IP ? Here […]
Do you watch?
Many companies file and register trademarks and don’t worry any more until the date of the next renewal ten years from then. If some of […]
Legal victory of IP attorneys for representing their clients in seizures
The French High Court recently rendered an important decision giving right to the CNCPI and the ACPI as they were searching to recognize the IP […]
INTA is coming
Anne LEVY and Severine FITOUSSI will be attending the next INTA Conference in Boston from Saturday 18 May 2019 to Wednesday 22 May 2019. We […]
SPOILER ALERT
People around you have one and only topic of conversation, your employees take days-off on broadcasting days ? Guess what we talking about ? The […]