Trademark Law – France

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A trademark or service mark is a sign capable of graphic representation which serves to distinguish the goods or services of a natural or legal person.

By registering a trademark, you protect the sign representing the origin of your product, service or company. This will ensure that your clients can identify your company and grant you a competitive advantage over your competitors. A trademark can either be a word, a logo, or a sound, which will be distinctive and unique.

Filing for a trademark in France, in the European Union or internationally will help you develop your marketing tools and your business. It will also grant you a tool that you will be able to use against indelicate competitors.

You trademark is an intangible asset whose value is considerable for your company. Registering a trademark will ensure that you are the only person who can use this sign to market and sell your products and services.

We can assist you for any trademark related issue, in France and internationally.

Trademark Legal Advice

Trademark Litigation

  • Cease and desist letter ;
  • Trademark oppositions following a trademark filing at the INPI or EUIPO, as a claimant or defendant ;
  • Exchange with customs and litigation following Customs withholding (in France or at the Community level) ;
  • Emergency actions (seizure for infringement, request to ban) ;
  • Action for forfeiture of trademark, as a claimant or defendant (deceiving character, lack of use…), in first instance (TGI) or appeal (Cour d’Appel) ;
  • Trademark invalidity action, as a claimant or defendant, in first instance (TGI) or appeal (Cour d’Appel) ;
  • Trademark infringement action, as a claimant or defendant, in first instance (TGI) or appeal (Cour d’Appel) ;
  • Unfair competition and parasitism action, as a claimant or defendant, in first instance (TGI) or appeal (Cour d’Appel).