Intellectual Property

Cloud-based docketing systems : a more secure and efficient solution for IP attorneys

  IP lawyers today are confronted with specific logistical problems they have difficulty solving on their own and with ordinary office resources. While law has always been a field where mindfulness is a compulsory part of the job, IP law … Read More

Dot brand: they are increasingly adhering

Dot brands are on a roll (2017 – continuation of blog article – New extensions: could the .brand  interest you?) Domain names: status of the <.brand> in 2017 In June 2011, the ICANN launched the new gTLDs program in order to … Read More

The fashion industry is increasingly turning to new technologies

The fashion and design industry is gradually turning to new technologies. Designers use more and more innovative techniques in their products.  What are the legal means that should be implemented to protect and defend immaterial capital, widely present in this … Read More

Sale of counterfeit products online: a burden for businesses

The sale of counterfeit products currently represents 2.5% of global imports according to the OECD, amounting to more than USD 460 billion. Up to 5% of goods imported into the European Union are counterfeited goods. The sale of these counterfeited … Read More

Increased liability for registrars

Registrars’ liability Registrars and registries play an important role in operating domain names. Even though they do not register domain names maliciously and with intent to cause prejudice to a trademark, they nevertheless are not required to review registration applications … Read More

Domain name: expense or intangible asset?

On December 7, 2016, the Conseil d’Etat(tenth Chamber), issued a judgment which confirms that the domain name is in fact an intangible asset. The issue of the classification of property as expenses or assets Intellectual property cannot be easily classified … Read More