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[Blog] Bière « La Levrette » : la Cour de cassation clarifie les limites de la loi Évin

Dans la continuité de notre article consacré à l'affaire de la bière « La Levrette », emblématique des tensions entre liberté créative des marques et encadrement strict de la publicité en faveur...

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Novagraaf Group

UPC Court Of Appeal Significantly Narrows Directors' Personal Liability For Patent Infringement

The CoA drew a clear line with its ruling: Personal liability arises only in cases of individual misconduct that goes beyond ordinary management duties...

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

CoA, January, 26, 2026, Final Order Concerning An Application For The Protection Of Confidential Information Under R. 262A RoP, UPC_CoA_631/2025, UPC_CoA_632/2025

When deciding on the measures for the protection of confidential informaiton and assessing their proportionality, the Court must take into account the need to ensure the right to an effective...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, January 29, 2026, Decision, UPC_CFI_571/2024

In a bifurcated setup, the Local Division hearing infringement cannot ignore amendments made by the Central Division in parallel revocation proceedings.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, January 13, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_1510/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, January 20, 2026, Application For The Imposition Of Penalties, UPC_CFI_365/2023

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Central Division Paris, January 26, 2026, Order Concerning Review Pursuant To R. 333 RoP, UPC_CFI_999/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, January 26, 2026, Order Regarding A Request Pusuant To R. 262.2 RoP, UPC_CoA_917/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, January 26, 2026, Decision Concerning A Petition For Review Of A Decision By The Registrar

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Local Division Paris, January 23, 2026, Final Order, UPC_CFI_808/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The EUIPO SME Fund: A Guide For SMEs

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Potter Clarkson

French Supreme Court: No Limitation Period For Trademark Invalidity Actions After The PACTE Law

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Bardehle Pagenberg

What Does AI Mean For The Future Of IP Departments?

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Questel

[Blog] Future augmentation des taxes officielles par l'Office eurasien des brevets

European Union IP

NG

Novagraaf Group

Updates To The Irish Fitness And Probity Regime: What Firms Need To Know

Ireland Finance

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Maples Group

On The Legal Side N°17 (Podcast)

France Technology

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August Debouzy

SFDR 2.0 – What Changes ? | Eyes On ESG (Video)

European Union Commercial

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Arendt & Medernach

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

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Arthur Cox

The Italian Market: Gaming & Regulation (Podcast)

Italy Media & IT

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WH Partners

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Protection Of Intellectual Property Rights In The Music Industry

The protection of intellectual property rights in the music industry is a key factor in preserving and advancing musical creation; for this reason...

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Liberté d'expression et Propriété intellectuelle : condamnation pour détournement du logo Vélib'

À la suite d'une campagne militante anti-IVG menée par le mouvement « Les Survivants »...

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Bignon Lebray

Marque et nom de créateur : le risque de tromperie après son départ

En réponse à une question préjudicielle posée par la Cour de cassation française, la CJUE a précisé le principe selon lequel une marque portant le nom d'un créateur peut devenir...

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Using A Designer's Name After Departure May Constitute A Deceptive Trademark

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Copyrights In Cyprus

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Patrikios Legal

Court Of Appeal, December 19, 2025, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CoA_523/2024

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, December 22, 2025, Decision On Access To Written Pleadings And Evidence, UPC-COA-0000886/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

The Increased Importance Of Intellectual Property

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Buren

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

European Union Technology

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Simont Braun

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Trade Secrets

GG Thinks: Confidentiality Alone Is Not Enough To Protect Trade Secrets

Unlike patents or copyright, trade secrets rely on secrecy for both their value and their legal protection. Every company holds information it wants to keep confidential in order to maintain an edge over competitors.

GG

Gama Glória

Trade Secrets And IP Protection In Biotech Collaboration And Licensing Deals

This article delves into the intricate challenges and legal considerations involved in protecting trade secrets and intellectual property throughout collaboration and licensing deals in the biotech industry.

UA

UGGC Avocats

Everyday IP: Coffee (And Tea) To Ease The Daily Grind

Morning starts before you are fully awake. You walk into the kitchen, reach for the cupboard and follow a sequence your body knows by heart. It feels routine, almost invisible.

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Creating Organization-Wide IP Awareness: How Leading Companies Strengthen Innovation And Reduce Risk

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Questel

LD Düsseldorf, November 19, 2025, Order Re Confidentiality (R. 262A RoP), UPC_CFI_539/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, November 17, 2025, Order Re Inspection And Preserve Evidence, UPC_CFI_885/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

EU Digital Omnibus Regulations – What Has Been Proposed?

European Union Privacy

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Matheson

12 September 2025: Implementation Of Certain Provisions Of The Data Act

AD

August Debouzy

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Trademark

[Blog] Bière « La Levrette » : la Cour de cassation clarifie les limites de la loi Évin

Dans la continuité de notre article consacré à l'affaire de la bière « La Levrette », emblématique des tensions entre liberté créative des marques et encadrement strict de la publicité en faveur...

NG

Novagraaf Group

The EUIPO SME Fund: A Guide For SMEs

The new fund is due to launch on 2 February 2026 and will offer up to a maximum of €7320 per SME in vouchers for use in protecting IP.

PC

Potter Clarkson

French Supreme Court: No Limitation Period For Trademark Invalidity Actions After The PACTE Law

In a decision dated January 28, 2026 (no. 24-14.760), the French Supreme Court has overturned the approach previously taken by the lower courts regarding the limitation regime applicable to trademark invalidity actions...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

[Blog] Un Signe Trop Simple Pour Être Enregistré

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] CRAVE NO MORE : un slogan publicitaire qui réclame plus de distinctivité

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Intellectual Property Rights In B2B Gaming: The Cornerstone Of Competitive Advantage

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

Get Set To Future-Proof Your EU Design Rights

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Questel

[Blog] WhatsApp, nouveau terrain d'atteintes aux droits de marque

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Novagraaf Group

Marque et nom de créateur : le risque de tromperie après son départ

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

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Patent

UPC Court Of Appeal Significantly Narrows Directors' Personal Liability For Patent Infringement

The CoA drew a clear line with its ruling: Personal liability arises only in cases of individual misconduct that goes beyond ordinary management duties...

SR

McDermott Will & Schulte

CoA, January, 26, 2026, Final Order Concerning An Application For The Protection Of Confidential Information Under R. 262A RoP, UPC_CoA_631/2025, UPC_CoA_632/2025

When deciding on the measures for the protection of confidential informaiton and assessing their proportionality, the Court must take into account the need to ensure the right to an effective...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, January 29, 2026, Decision, UPC_CFI_571/2024

In a bifurcated setup, the Local Division hearing infringement cannot ignore amendments made by the Central Division in parallel revocation proceedings.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, January 13, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_1510/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, January 20, 2026, Application For The Imposition Of Penalties, UPC_CFI_365/2023

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Central Division Paris, January 26, 2026, Order Concerning Review Pursuant To R. 333 RoP, UPC_CFI_999/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, January 26, 2026, Order Regarding A Request Pusuant To R. 262.2 RoP, UPC_CoA_917/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, January 26, 2026, Decision Concerning A Petition For Review Of A Decision By The Registrar

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Local Division Paris, January 23, 2026, Final Order, UPC_CFI_808/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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Influxio Avocats

IP Quick Tip: First UPC Decision On The Doctrine Of Equivalents (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Generative KI Und Umwandlung Von Ausländischen Patentanmeldungen In UPC-Gerichtsfeste Patente – Vortrag Auf Dem Forum Von Bayern Innovativ Am Deutschen Patent- Und Markenamt (DPMA) (Video)

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Schweiger & Partners

WEBINAR VIDEO | A Must-Use Tool For All Businesses, To Be Handled With Knowledge And Caution To Avoid Any Damage

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Altius

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