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Apr 29, 2009
Solène Vilfeu, CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre, France
Jean-Guillaume Monin, CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre, France

Trademarks & revocation for non use


Evolution of French case law regarding the revocation for non use of two similar registered trademarks. When a proprietor registered two similar trademarks, does he have to prove use of each of these trademarks or may evidence of use of one of these trademarks be sufficient to avoid any risk of revocation for non use? The European Court and the French Supreme Court adopted opposite positions on this issue.  read more