Publications

Commercial, business and competition law, Franchise

Joining a franchise network offers undeniable advantages, such as benefiting from a recognised brand and proven know-how. However, this partnership also entails major obligations for the franchisee. Far from being a mere customer of the franchisor, the franchisee is a key player in the network, bound by precise commitments that must be respected...

Commercial, business and competition law, Franchise

Like any contractual relationship, that between a franchisor and a franchisee - a contract with specific characteristics - comes to an end. This stage, often dreaded, is nevertheless a normal part of business life. Whether it comes at the end of the contract, by mutual agreement, or as a result of conflict, the...

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

Congratulations, after going through the creation and registration stages, your design is now registered with the INPI! This official recognition gives you genuine property rights over the appearance of your product. But what does this right mean in practice? What actions can you actually prohibit?

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

Vous avez vérifié que votre création remplit les conditions de nouveauté et de caractère propre, et qu’elle n’entre pas dans les cas d’exclusion ? Parfait. L’étape suivante, pour concrétiser la protection juridique de l’apparence de votre produit en France, est de procéder au dépôt officiel de votre dessin ou modèle.…

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

Have you invested time, energy and creativity in developing a unique design for your product or its packaging? This is an essential first step. However, for this appearance to benefit from the specific legal protection offered by design law in France, it must be...

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

L'apparence de vos produits — leur forme, leur motif, leur emballage — constitue souvent un avantage concurrentiel majeur. Le design attire l'œil, séduit le consommateur et peut devenir la signature de votre marque. Le droit français offre un outil spécifique pour protéger cet atout : le droit des dessins et…

Artisan, Commercial, business and competition law

For many craftspeople, their "goodwill" is their most important asset, the real economic engine of their business. More than just a stock of tools or premises, it is a complex set of elements that, when combined, help to attract and retain customers. But what exactly makes up the goodwill? How do you...

Arbitration, Commercial, business and competition law

Signing an arbitration agreement, whether as a discreet clause in a lengthy contract or as a dedicated agreement after a dispute has arisen, is far from a trivial act. This commitment profoundly alters the legal landscape for the parties and can even have repercussions for players who were not previously involved in arbitration.

Arbitration, Commercial, business and competition law

Choosing international arbitration to settle a dispute is a decisive first step. But then a fundamental practical question arises: how will the procedure be organised in practice? Who will administer the process, appoint arbitrators in the event of disagreement, and manage the logistical and financial aspects?

Arbitration, Commercial, business and competition law

You have decided, either by a clause in your contract or by an agreement made after the dispute has arisen (the compromise), to refer your commercial dispute to arbitration. This is a decisive step. But what happens next? How does this private justice system work on a day-to-day basis? The idea of a less formal procedure than...