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Cosmetics trademark infringement in summary proceedingsSubscribers only

Cases involving trademark infringement and unfair competition are sometimes handled on an expedited basis, through summary proceedings, primarily to obtain injunctions prohibiting the sale of goods. In this instance, the plaintiff’s claim was denied because the infringement was not sufficiently evident or plausible.

Trademarks upon the expiration of a patentSubscribers only

Under certain conditions, a business operator may obtain cumulative protection for its product through both a patent and a trademark, thereby extending the term of protection for that product. This benefit is contingent upon the operator acting in good faith on the date the trademark is filed. If it is shown that the operator is in fact seeking to obtain undue protection and to circumvent the effe...

Prescription and invalidity of trademarksSubscribers only

The action for invalidity of a trademark in force on May 24, 2019, the date of entry into force of the Pacte Law, is not subject to any statute of limitations, even if the limitation period had already expired before that date.

Urban wastewater treatment: Cosmetics Europe's appeal dismissed as inadmissibleSubscribers only

In March 2025, Cosmetics Europe, along with EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), filed an appeal with the EU Court regarding the revision of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, challenging the application of the polluter pays principle to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries alone. The Court has just ruled that this action is inadmissible.

Claiming trademarks registered by a distributor in FranceSubscribers only

It is not uncommon for trademark owners to enter into distribution agreements with various operators, thereby granting them permission to use those trademarks. But does this mean that distributors can register the trademarks they use? It all depends on the context, as the case reported here shows.
Monday, March 30, 2026
Cosmetics trademark infringement in summary proceedingsSubscribers only
Cases involving trademark infringement and unfair competition are sometimes handled on an expedited basis, through summary proceedings, primarily to o...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Trademarks upon the expiration of a patentSubscribers only
Under certain conditions, a business operator may obtain cumulative protection for its product through both a patent and a trademark, thereby extendin...
Monday, March 2, 2026
Prescription and invalidity of trademarksSubscribers only
The action for invalidity of a trademark in force on May 24, 2019, the date of entry into force of the Pacte Law, is not subject to any statute of lim...
Monday, February 23, 2026
Urban wastewater treatment: Cosmetics Europe's appeal dismissed as inadmissibleSubscribers only
In March 2025, Cosmetics Europe, along with EFPIA (European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations), filed an appeal with the EU Cou...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Claiming trademarks registered by a distributor in FranceSubscribers only
It is not uncommon for trademark owners to enter into distribution agreements with various operators, thereby granting them permission to use those tr...
Monday, January 19, 2026
Illustration of trademark infringementSubscribers only
The decision in question penalizes an operator for illegally registering a trademark that is well known abroad and in a completely different sector, w...
Monday, January 5, 2026
Can a slogan be protected by a trademark?Subscribers only
Slogans are generally marketing tools that can be very powerful in identifying a company and conveying its values or messages in just a few words. Eve...
Monday, December 15, 2025
Conflict between two European Union trademarksSubscribers only
Despite its reputation, Nivea has so far been unable to prevent the Body Minute brand from being registered on a blue background. Insights and explana...
Monday, December 1, 2025
When a company's summary proceedings are dismissedSubscribers only
The dispute pits two competing cosmetics companies against each other before the judge in summary proceedings. Despite the similarities between the pr...
Monday, November 17, 2025
Damage to the reputation of OMV brands by OMV! By VagisilSubscribers only
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rules on the damage to the reputation of the OMV brands and finds that such damage has been caused. ...
Monday, November 3, 2025
A brand licensed implicitly—it's possible!Subscribers only
The Paris Court of Justice recognised the existence of an implied trademark licence between two companies even though the licence agreement had never ...
Monday, October 20, 2025
No risk of confusion between "LIQUIDES IMAGINAIRES" and "COURREGES COLOGNES IMAGINAIRES"Subscribers only
LIQUIDES IMAGINAIRES, a company specializing in high-end perfumes, has sued COURRÈGES PARFUMS and COURRÈGES DISTRIBUTION, subsidiaries of the COURRÈGE...
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