Trademark coexistence agreement: conditions of validity The Paris Court of Appeal has ruled on the respect of a coexistence agreement between trademarks. Such an agreement has the value of a transaction within the meaning of article 2044 of the Civil Code, even if it is formalized by a simple exchange…

The OAPI to protect trademarks in Africa Trademark law is governed by the principle of territoriality: one country, one trademark right. The more companies orient their commercial activities internationally, the greater the need for protection. In addition to mechanisms such as the Madrid system of international trademarks (WIPO), there are…

Renowned figurative trademark: the Rolling Stones’ emblem assimilated to the rock band The logo in the shape of a red mouth sticking out its tongue of the group Rolling Stones is examined by the judicial court of Paris. In a decision dated February 25, 2021, the court accepts that this…

The similarity of products of different classes in trademark law The classification of trademarks has an administrative scope and serves to organize the filing of the trademark. The Court of Appeal of Aix-en-Provence recalled that clothing (class 25) could be considered similar to perfumes and cosmetics (class 3). The similarity…

Similarity of signs in trademark law: the SOHO case The European Court of Justice has considered the distinctive character of the term SOHO. Can this name given to a district of London and New York constitute a valid trademark for alcoholic beverages? Does it necessarily indicate the origin of the…

Infringement action against an influencer Influencers have become more professional since their beginnings. Influencer and advertising agencies have enacted codes of conduct to reassure brands and ensure transparency. However, there are still litigious situations. In the United States, a company took action for trademark infringement against a competitor but also…

One trademark, one use, several classes of products? The Nice Classification is used to organize the filing of a trademark for various goods and services. As a matter of principle, a single product is assigned to a single class. As an exception, only some products can belong to several classes.…

The Leaders League / Décideurs rating agency establishes the ranking of the best experts in 50 countries. For 20 years, this site has distinguished the best intellectual property law firms in France. In 2021, De Baecque Bellec is one of the best law firms in art law and trademark law.…

de Baecque Law Firm regularly counsels its clients in all legal issues related to trademarks. The firm’s specificity is to have a department dedicated solely to the filing of trademarks and domain names in France and abroad. Hence, the firm provides its clients with a single interlocutor for management of…