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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.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Infringement involving several countries: which judge has jurisdiction?Subscribers only
The question was raised with the Coty Germany v. First Note Perfumes case. Coty Germany, which owns a 3D Community trademark for a perfume bottle, fil...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Brèves cosmétiques - "Argane" is not a brand nameSubscribers only
The latest cosmetic news - "Argane" is not a brand - Open Mind on emotions May 20 - ANSM : Report of the 2nd Cosmetic Interface Committee - Essential ...
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Fragrances and industrial propertySubscribers only
How can a fragrance be protected from counterfeit, unfair competition, and parasitic competition? There is a legal tool for this: industrial property....
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Brief cosmetics - US : L'Occitane sentenced for false advertisingSubscribers only
The latest cosmetic news - US : L'Occitane condemned for misleading advertising - France: the hard battle of the selective network - Proposed anti-tes...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Legal protection: cosmetic packaging and its commercial functionSubscribers only
The different functions of packaging correspond to different modes of legal protection. If we consider it under its commercial function, it is to ensu...
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Cosmetic packaging: which method of legal protection to choose?Subscribers only
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Legal protection: cosmetic packaging and its seductive functionSubscribers only
The different functions of packaging correspond to different modes of legal protection. If we consider it under its seductive function, it is a questi...
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
What legal protection for cosmetic packaging?Subscribers only
Primary or secondary, with technical, seductive and commercial functions… cosmetic packaging involves several professions and represents significant i...
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Legal protection: cosmetic packaging and its technical functionSubscribers only
The different functions of packaging correspond to different modes of legal protection. If we consider it under its technical function, it is to ensur...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Non-compliant labelling: sanctionsSubscribers only
Regulatory obligations… associated legal sanctions. Who, in France, can carry out a compliance survey of cosmetic product labels? What criminal sancti...
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
The new "Safety Package" and cosmeticsSubscribers only
The regulatory framework is an ever-changing field. And as if the rules specifically provided for cosmetic products were not enough, other texts also ...
Friday, February 1, 2013
Pierre Fabre cosmetics on the InternetSubscribers only
The legal fight has lasted for years, and has been studied by several French and European courts. It brought into conflict the cosmetics distributors ...
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