How to bring an action for invalidity or revocation of a trademark before the French Trademark Office INPI?
On April 1, 2020, a new trademark action nullity or revocation procedure entered into force, with the PACTE law. This … Continued
Filing a trademark on behalf of a company in the process of creation: who may bring a trademark infringement action?
It is common for trademarks to be filed by individuals acting on behalf of a company in the process of … Continued
The new trademark nullity procedure before the French Trademark Office (INPI)
On April 1, 2020, a new trademark invalidity procedure came into force with the French “PACTE” legislation. This law transposes … Continued
Trademark revocation action now possible before the French Trademark Office
Since April 1, 2020, it has been possible to bring trademark revocation actions directly before the French Trademark Office following … Continued
Questions and answers about the new opposition procedure before the French trademark office INPI
Since December 11, 2019, the French opposition procedure has evolved. We provide an update on the changes and questions. … Continued
Coronavirus: the measures implemented by intellectual property offices to deal with the health crisis
The whole world’s been in slow motion since the Covid-19 virus spread. Thus, state governments are doing their best to … Continued
Fraudulent invoices, a worrying trademark scam
Faced with cumbersome administrative procedures and numerous incoming letters, companies are facing a very worrying kind of fraud. This … Continued
The importance of entering the change of a corporate name with the Trademarks Register
A recent ECJ ruling highlights the need for businesses to record any changes affecting their trademarks with the Trademarks Register.
The importance of entering the change of a corporate name with the Trademarks Register
A recent ECJ ruling highlights the need for businesses to record any changes affecting their trademarks with the Trademarks Register.
Compulsory submission of trademark opposition via E-Service in France
Motivated by the will to facilitate access to intellectual property, the French national institute of intellectual property issued a decision on April 15th, 2016 on the technical aspects of opposition proceedings.