The value of domain names
A "domain name" may be seen as an Internet address which points to a particular website on the internet. Typically, it has three elements: a prefix, an extension and a ‘name’ which may be a word or a combination of lette...
The Cloud in the era of GDPR or GDPR in the era of the Cloud?
The phenomenon of the digitization of information systems has been a necessary or even mandatory development. It is both a vector of competitiveness and modernity, but it should also be considered to be an area of risk. The use of...
The “right to be forgotten” for Google: in Europe only!
The right to be forgotten refers to the possibility for an individual to request the removal of information from the Internet that could damage his or her reputation. The right to be forgotten applies in two different ways: on the...
International Trademarks – Samoa, a new member of the Madrid Protocol
Samoa’s membership confirms that the Madrid System and its protocol are major assets for the international protection of the trademarks, offering a convenient and economic solution for trademark owners around the world. The ...
Canada: Accession to the Madrid System
Since March 17, 2019, Canada has officially become a member of the Madrid Protocol, the Nice Agreement and the Singapore Treaty. These treaties will be applicable in Canada from 17 June 2019. Following a long process of reform, Ca...
New French Decree on the protection of trade secrets : provisional sequestration of seized documents
French Decree No. 2018-1126 of 11 December 2018 on the protection of trade secrets, enacted in application of Act No. 2018-670 of 30 July 2018 published in the Official Journal on December 13, 2018 establishes new rules to prese...
Branded product : a strategic asset to boost its brands
In September 2018 the Elysée Palace announced the launch of an official online store that sells branded products related to the palace and its history. Widely used by private companies, the marketing technique is now being adopte...
The Importance of a Case Management System
What is a Case Management System? A case management system is a system which helps to consolidate all the information that is pertinent to a case. The system also supplies any and all the tools that may be necessary for a follow ...
How Are Lawyers Using Software to Increase Efficiency?
The legal industry is becoming increasingly competitive, so any opportunities to drive efficiencies are always welcome — particularly where small and solo firms are concerned. Cutting costs and providing a better service can not...
How cloud computing is revolutionizing the legal industry
The internet has been changing the way companies do business for 20 years now, and it looks like this trend is set to continue for many years to come. Law firms have been able to completely transform the way they manage intellectu...