• David Devic

The sector of plant variety protection is experiencing a quiet yet powerful revolution. Far from being niche, it has become one of the most dynamic hubs of global innovation,…

• David Devic

Since June 1, 2023, the European unitary patent has become a reality. After decades of negotiations, Europe now has a system to protect inventions across multiple member states.

• David Devic

A key decision for the pharmaceutical sector: in a ruling dated 17 January 2025 (Paris Court of Appeal, Div. 5, Chamber 2, No. 23/13461), the Court upheld the refusal by the…

• Arnaud Bonnans

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has jurisdiction over disputes involving European patents in the territory of 18 (currently) member states of the European Union. The UPC was…

• Jacobacci & Partners

For the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000, the French chapter of Jacobacci & Partners makes its debut in the prestigious international ranking of the best firm for…

• David Devic

In the early 2000s, biotechnology was booming, sparking intense debates on the protection of inventions derived from living organisms. Patents on genetic sequences and genetically…

• David Devic

Since 2020, the PACTE law has profoundly transformed the protection of inventions in France, marking a crucial step in the evolution of patents over the past 25 years.

• David Devic

In 25 years, the number of patents filed worldwide has more than tripled, from 1 million to over 3.5 million applications!

• David Devic

The validation agreements signed by the European Patent Organisation (EPO) offer European applicants the opportunity to efficiently extend the protection of their inventions…