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Good change of name practice
The French telecommunication network SFR will change its name at the end of 2018 to become ALTICE, and spread in all countries where the group […]
News of the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Jurisdiction
The latest twists and turns: the entry into force on 1 December 2017 is postponed indefinitely. The main reasons for this are the United Kingdom’s […]
The utility of the patent
An article published recently in the daily economic newspaper Les Echos reasserts the interest of the patent for companies in development and in search of […]
Valeo, first patent applicant in France
Valéo dethrones Peugeot SA at the top of the 2016 ranking of INPI patents. This is mostly the result of the policy of rationalization carried […]
Overview of the French FICPI Group regarding its charter
The IP Excellence Charter system – which Bletry is an initiator and signatory since its implementation – includes a yearly self assessment process of the […]
Economic benefits of IP in Europe
A joint study carried out by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) highlights the benefits of using intellectual […]
TOM WAITS accuses BARTABAS of plagiarism
A dispute goes on since several months opposing the American composer and singer Tom Waits and the horse shows director Bartabas about his last opus […]
The average financial compensation paid to the employee innovator is 2200 €
The earnings of the employee innovator is a healthy practice that became mandatory in 1990, meant to promote creation internally. A study carried out recently […]
The Best IP Advice Professional Excellence Commission
FICPI has produced for its members a brochure for distribution to existing and new clients, explaining to clients and prospective clients what makes FICPI members […]