News
Statistics on filings: IP by the numbers
At the end of 2025, WIPO published its annual report on the World Intellectual Property Indicators.
by François-Adrien CHAGNOLLAUD, on 20 January 2026
Analyses
First Applications of the Enlarged Board of Appeal Decision G1/24
The decision G1/24 of the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) could mark a turning...
by Aurélien BARETY, on 13 January 2026
Analyses
When Lighting Is Not Enough
In this case, the holder of a garden pavilion design equipped with a string of lights saw its registered...
by Laurence BONTRON, on 17 December 2025
Analyses
GOOGLE OPPOSES THE USE OF ITS NAME FOR AUTONOMOUS CARS
In this case, Google LLC sued the companies Google Car and Kwantum Participations for infringement of its well‑known trademark...
by Gilles ESCUDIER, on 09 December 2025
News
Publication of the Global Innovation Index 2025
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the 18th edition of its Global Innovation Index (GII) in mid-September 2025....
by François-Adrien CHAGNOLLAUD, on 04 November 2025
Analyses
Assessment of the Distinctive and Descriptive Character of a Trademark in the Context of a Nullity Action before the INPI
Is the trademark “GRAND LITIER” distinctive for bedding products in Class 20? The INPI delivered its decision (NL 23‑0161)...
by Qiang CEN, on 28 October 2025
News
What is the value of your patent/trademark assets?
Knowing the asset value of your intellectual property is essential when acquiring or selling a portfolio of patents or...
by Xavier MAZABRAUD, Clémence VALLÉE-THIOLLIER, on 23 October 2025