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How Does One Appreciate the Use of a Trademark in French Law? the Question of Autonomous Subcategories

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Introduction In French law, the serious use of a trade mark is an essential condition for maintaining its validity. According to Article L. 714-5 of the Intellectual Property Code, a trade mark may be forfeited if it has not been used seriously for the goods or services for which it was registered for an uninterrupted period of five years. This requirement is intended to prevent the registration of trade marks without any real intention of explo…
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Introduction In French law, the serious use of a trade mark is an essential condition for maintaining its validity. According to Article L. 714-5 of the Intellectual Property Code, a trade mark may be forfeited if it has not been used seriously for the goods or services for which it was registered for an uninterrupted period of five years. This requirement is intended to prevent the registration of trade marks without any real intention of explo…

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dreyfus broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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