France: Trade Secrets

In today’s innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is one of the most valuable corporate assets. For companies in technology, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing, intangible assets—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets—often represent a significant portion of enterprise value.

Article 15 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) grants users the right to access their data: this broadly requires that the data subject has the right to know whether...

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.

Of je er nou voor kiest om een octrooiaanvraag in te dienen of om de nieuwe uitvinding geheim te houden, het is van essentieel belang stappen te ondernemen...

Whether you choose to file a patent application or keep a new invention secret, it's crucial to take steps to minimise the risks of disclosure. Rose-Marie Ehanno explains how to keep patentable inventions confidential.

A trade secret is any information used in one's business that derives independent economic value from being kept secret. Unlike patents, trade secrets are protected indefinitely for as long as they remain a secret.

On April 23 2018, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive (the proposal or the Directive) on whistleblower protections in response to a request from the European Parliament ...

Due to the relocation of the IP specialized Chamber of the Paris Court of first instance, scheduled for April 18, 2018, a very light service will be held from April 1 until May 14.

Nous nous permettons d'attirer votre attention sur une proposition de loi votée en première lecture par l'Assemblée nationale, le 19 février 2018, et actuellement en discussion au Sénat...