Insights
Practitioner analysis, notably on the gaps between French/EU and North American law.
Our practitioner analysis, freely available. We cover the questions that come up most with our clients and fellow counsel — often at the intersection of French, EU and North American law. The website is the source; LinkedIn, the distribution.
Our analysis
A few publications, by way of example:
Parasitism: acting without a registered right — addressing the free-riding on your investment or reputation where no trademark or design is in play.
The EU design reform (2025-2026) — new name, lighter formalities, new formats: what actually changes.
By theme
Articles are sorted by theme, mirroring our practice areas: trademarks, designs, copyright, unfair competition and parasitism, compliance, and international. Each addresses a concrete question and links to the relevant service page.
Useful official sources
The primary sources we cite most, to go straight to the source:
INPI (France) · EUIPO (EU trademarks and designs) · WIPO — Madrid System · EUR-Lex (EU law) · Légifrance (French law) · CNIL (data protection) · EPO (European patents).
Parasitism: acting without a registered right
Sanctioning the misappropriation of your investment or reputation when no trademark or design is at stake: parasitism under French law.
The EU design reform (2025-2026)
The EU design reform (2025-2026): new name, lighter formalities, new filing formats — what actually changes for applicants.