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Commercial, business and competition law, Franchise

Signing a franchise agreement marks the start of a collaboration that, ideally, should be beneficial to both parties. While the franchisee undertakes to respect a concept and pay royalties, the franchisor is not simply a collector. The franchisor is the guarantor of the proposed model and assumes...

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

Is your company growing and are your products attracting attention beyond France's borders? This is excellent news! But be careful: if you have taken care to protect the appearance of your creations by registering a design or model in France with the INPI, this protection stops at the borders of the...

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

html Have you checked that your creation meets the conditions of novelty and distinctiveness, and that it does not fall into any of the exclusions? That's fine. The next step in securing legal protection for the appearance of your product in France is to register your design officially.

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

html Discovering that a competitor is imitating or copying the look of your product, which you have taken time to design and which you have taken care to protect with a design registration, is often an unpleasant and damaging experience for your business. Copying can divert your...

Commercial, business and competition law, Intellectual property

The unique appearance of your products, whether it's their innovative shape, original motif or distinctive packaging, is often a major competitive advantage. In a saturated market, design catches the eye, seduces consumers and can even become your brand's signature. But do you know how to...

Competition, Commercial, business and competition law

You've spent months, even years, developing an innovative product, building a strong brand image and investing heavily in advertising to make your offer known. And now a competitor has arrived on the market who seems to be taking a little too much inspiration from your work, copying your...