Enforcement of One's Rights

01 Types de contrefaçon Literal Infringement Principle Literal infringement occurs when all the features of a claim are reproduced (infringement… 02 Actes de contrefaçon Territoriality of Protection Principle Only acts carried out in France (including overseas territories and Mayotte) may… 03 Preuve de la contrefaçon General Principles Principle Proof of infringement may be established by any means (L615-5 CPI). Burden of… 04 Action en contrefaçon Who can bring an infringement action? Principle The infringement action may be brought by (L615-2 IPC):… 05 Action en contrefaçon et brevet essentiel à une norme Standard-Essential Patent The Standard A standard is a reference document published by a standardization body or… 06 Action en déclaration de non-contrefaçon The declaration of non-infringement is provided for in Article L615-9 CPI. Conditions for the Declaratory Action… 07 Action en nullité et exception de nullité Difference Between an Invalidity Action and an Invalidity Defense Before delving into the subject, let’s examine… 08 Quelques rappels procéduraux Patent litigation is grafted onto the general civil procedure. Some useful reminders, therefore, on the fate… 09 Retenue douanière Request for customs intervention Principle A request for customs intervention is a preventive measure asking the… 10 Arbitrage Arbitration is an alternative method of dispute resolution whereby parties agree to submit their dispute to… 11 Interdiction provisoire Conditions for the Injunction Principle In order to request, in expedited proceedings or ex parte (L615-3… 12 Focus sur l'extranéité du contentieux In the field of patents, there are many situations where foreign elements arise, and the question…