BRANDON IP travelled this autumn
An update on our latest business trips this autumn.
WIPO Global Innovation Index 2025
The Global Innovation Index 2025 was published on 16 September by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation).
The European Patent Office is (finally) adapting to applicants’ request
New practice of the European Patent Office regarding designs.
Canada: anticipate tax increases
Trademark filing and renewal fees will increase in Canada from 1 January 2026, a measure that should be anticipated.
Protecting a visual identity: a profession in its own right
A look back at the dispute between BIG MAMMA, LIBERTINO and B. concerning the use of the name LIBERTO.
Marshal, you’re leaving
Action against telephone and internet operators to put an end to the disturbance of public order and damage caused by access to the petain.net website.
New decree on amicable dispute resolution methods
Legal news about amicable dispute resolution methods due to the entry into force of a new decree on July 18, 2025.
All means are acceptable to prove damage
How to establish the materiality and extent of an infringement of intellectual property rights.
Not enough similarity between coffee and beer
According to the European Office (EUIPO), coffee and beer are sufficiently different products.
Montenegro’s accession to the London Agreement
The London Agreement, in force since 2008, now includes Montenegro as an additional validation country for patent owners.
French IP attorneys’ identity theft alert
Watch out if you are contacted by a French IP attorney and check their domain name.
Protection of the RED BULL brand’s color combination due to its reputation
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued a decision concerning the protection of the RED BULL color trademark.
Japanese trademark registered thanks to letters of consent
On 7 April, the Japanese Patent Office registered a trademark for the first time under the new consent system.
James Bond vs. Dr. No
The owners of the JAMES BOND trademarks are currently facing a legal battle to retain control of the trademark bearing the name of the iconic British spy.
Laos is the 2nd Asian country to allow validation of a European patent
The Lao People's Democratic Republic (or Laos) became the second Asian country to allow an owner of a European patent to obtain protection on its territory.
The Unified Patent Court has just published its 1000th decision
As it celebrated its second anniversary on 1 June 2025, the Unified Patent Court has just published its 1000th decision.
Patenting trends in Japan
The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) has published its report on the development of patent applications in 2025.
The letter Z refused as a trademark in the European Union
Find out why the letter Z was refused as a trademark by the European Office.
Copyright and contractual liability: choosing the right side
Paris Court of Justice – January 1, 2025
CROC’S shoe design canceled before the European Office
A new case involving the company CROCS, Inc. and its iconic shoe design demonstrates how important it is to file designs well in advance of their disclosure to the public.
A crocodile is very deceptive
Opposition decision – EUIPO – January 14, 2025
Chimeras and morality
A recent decision by the European Patent Office shows the importance of this criterion and illustrates what needs to be considered.
Start collecting evidence of use for Canada
In January 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office launched a pilot project that could have an impact on your trademarks.
The number of proceedings pending before the Unified Patent Court has reached the 700 mark
As of January 1, 2025, 635 cases had been registered, an increase of 10% in recent weeks.
We are off to Japan
Will be on a business trip to Japan from March 31 to April 3, 2025.
AI and trade secrets
Our partner Jean-Baptiste Bourgeois (Rezac Law Group) is in New York to take part in the conference organized by INTA (International Trademark Association) on March 19 and 20.
Unitary patent: implementation of EU sanctions against Russia
The latest information on the EPO's precautionary measures against Russia
Is BRAD PITT your new representative at the EUIPO?
Warning: Fraud also affects official trademark authorities! Click here to learn more...
The European patent makes a foray into Central America
After Tunisia, Morocco, Cambodia and Laos, the European patent continues its extension beyond geographical Europe.
Katie Perry or Katy Perry?
Since 2009, pop singer Katy Perry and fashion designer Katie Janes Taylor (née Perry) have been at loggerheads in Australia over the artist’s name taken by the former, Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson.
Fraudulent registration of the name of the sculptor Pompon
Mr. T.H, manager of the French city of Dijon's museum stores, registered the name POMPON as a trademark. A company applied to the INPI for a declaration of invalidity on the ground of bad faith.
Saudi Arabia joins the international design system
Saudi Arabia joined the Hague System, bringing the number of countries covered by this WIPO-managed international design protection scheme to 99.
European universities step up their patenting activities
Accounting for more than 10% of patent applications submitted to the European Patent Office (EPO) across Europe, European universities play a major role in innovation.
Study of the French Patent and Trademark Office on French ETO and SME patent applicants
Discover the conclusions of the INPI report on the dynamics of French mid-cap companies and SMEs filing patents between 2019 and 2023.
Google condemned again
On September 10, 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) confirmed a record fine of 2.4 billion euros imposed on Google for abuse of a dominant position.
New Deep Tech Finder
The European Patent Office (EPO) has launched a new tool to promote Deep Tech innovation.
Recent decisions on parasitism
In our profession, actions for unfair competition or parasitism are what's left when you cannot justify intellectual property rights and therefore cannot act for infringement.
Record sentence of Linkedin for breach of the GDPR
The European Union fined LinkedIn 310 million euros for non-compliance with the GDPR.
The end of donations disguised as assignments
The courts are becoming increasingly careful when it comes to assigning intellectual property rights - patents, trademarks, designs and even copyrights.
The misuse of the “patented formula” label
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled on accusations of unfair competition between the French company Sovedis and the British company Hydrachem, both active in the distribution of water disinfection tablets
Results of our satisfaction survey
In April 2024, we launched a satisfaction survey among our clients to gather their feedback about our services.
As of September 1st, Romania becomes the 18th state participating in the unitary patent
Romania filed its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement on May 31, 2024.
The client portal on our website is now live
From the homepage of our website www.brandon-ip.com, the "Client Portal" tab located at the bottom of the page allows you to access DIAMS IQ
FICPI Forum in Madrid
Anne LEVY will represent the firm at the 22nd FICPI Open Forum, which will take place from September 25 to 28, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
No X trademark for Elon Musk in the European Union
Elon Musk's company X.Corp attempted to register the mark "X" as a trademark in the European Union, intended to replace the TWITTER brand in classes 9, 41 and 45.
On September 1, Romania becomes the 18th country to take part in the unitary patent scheme
Just in time for the 1st anniversary of the implementation of the unitary patent, Romania initiated ratification of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) agreement on More information here:
Subtle changes in Japanese patent practice
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has published its 2024 Activity Report, a compilation of statistical information and policy findings from the year 2023...
Lindt vs. Comité des Champs Elysées – Cour de cassation – May 16, 2024
Every year, the Champs Elysées committee illuminates the famous avenue using electronic devices.
First anniversary of the unitary patent
On June 1, the unitary patent celebrated its first anniversary. It is time to take stock.
Qatar joins the international trademark system
From August 3, 2024, it will be possible to designate Qatar in an international trademark or to base an international trademark on a Qatari national trademark.
“Unleash the full potential of your patents” event on May 16, 2024
We attended the "Unleash the full potential of your patents" event organized by Premier Cercle and Lexis Nexis on May 16 in Paris.
Patent filings : 2023 figures from the European Patent Office
The economists at the European Patent Office (EPO) have published the Patent Index 2023. Here are a few data points we have selected as interesting trends.
New e-Soleau portal
This April, the French IP Office (INPI) will be launching a new e-Soleau portal.
INTA 2024: See you in Atlanta
Brandon IP will be attending the INTA (International Trademark Association) conference, which brings together our clients and colleagues from all over the world in the same city.
Original stools
STAMP company sued the French retail store chain La Foir'fouille, accusing it of infringing its copyright in the famous Tam Tam stool, in the absence of design rights, which had lapsed.
We were on the FICPI Executive Committee
Anne Lévy represented our firm at the Executive Committee of FICPI which was held from 17 to 20 March in Goa, India.
Protection refused for virtual portraits
For once, this decision does not relate to the possible copyright of an AI on creations, but the refusal to protect them as trademarks at the EU level.
PUMA’S reputation reaches its limit
PUMA attempted to oppose the European Union's figurative mark BERTRAND PUMA, which covered goods in classes 7, 9 and 11 relating to the bakery industry.
Leaders League rankings
The new Leaders League rankings have arrived, and BRANDON IP is ranked HIGHLY NOTORIOUS in several categories!
An orangutan does not denigrate
An interesting decision was rendered by the Paris Court of Appeal last December in a dispute between Ferrero and Rigoni di Asiago.
When a quantum claim leaves you skeptical
Where a cream is presented as "a new path to cosmetic rejuvenation for the skin born from quantum science"...
What’s new in domain names
New domain name extensions will soon be available. They are open to everyone, with no particular restrictions.
Transferring intellectual property rights to a company: a few rules to be aware of
The purpose of this communication is to draw your attention to the tax aspects to be observed in the event of a contribution in kind of an intangible intellectual property asset to your company.
The firm celebrated its 157th anniversary in good company
On October 27, 2023, Brandon IP celebrated his 157th birthday at Studio Harcourt.
The end of 10 days: Changes to the calculation of European Patent Office limitation periods
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Is Artificial Intelligence patentable?
Wouldn't computer programs be patentable? What about "Artificial Intelligence"? Read our article:
New improvements for smoother annuity management
We are pleased to announce some positive developments in our annuity management process.
OPT-IN or OPT-OUT?
Some information and reminders on the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and on the opt-out to discover in this article.
We’re lauching our masterclasses
Discover the Master Classes on IP and the valuation of your innovations
PERFECTO : a clothing brand, not a garment !
PERFECTO is a registered clothing brand, and that it is not possible to use this term as a common name.
The Digital Service Act (DSA) comes into force
A new European Union regulation came into force on August 25, setting out rules for digital platforms to ensure that legal principles applicable offline are respected online.
Unitary patent: what are the launch results?
The unitary patent came into force on June 1, 2023, as did the Unified Patent Court (UPC).