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Sep 17, 2013 (Newsletter Issue 13/13)
France
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Ongoing Reform in New Caledonia


After shifting certain legislative functions from mainland France to New Caledonia on July 1, 2013, New Caledonia is from now competent regarding the protection of intellectual property rights on its territory.

On August 27, 2013, the government of New Caledonia adopted a draft law on the temporary protection of IP rights. The definite local IP Law applicable in New Caledonia is expected for July 1, 2014 at the latest.

Until the official issuance of the local Law, French intellectual property rights, including French mainland trademarks applied for or registered by the INPI as from July 1, 2013, will also be valid in New Caledonia.

There is no precision in the draft law yet as to whether Community Trademarks and International Trademarks designating France also cover New Caledonia.

New Caledonia authorities are considering a partnership with the French mainland Office (INPI) for handling the legal formalities of protection of intellectual property rights on its territory.

Source: Ab Initio, France