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In a decision issued on October 18, 2023, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) reiterates that the use of a competitor’s trademark for referencing purposes is acceptable, provided that it does not give rise to a risk of confusion for the consumer as to the results obtained. In this case, the company Aquarelle, owner of the eponymous trademark and specialized in the sale of flowers, noticed that a competitor was using the term “Aquarelle” via the AdWords referencing system. It should also be remembered that in the field of search engine optimization, case law has established that search engine […]

As we slowly slip into winter temperatures and cheese-based recipes reign supreme in our kitchens, three well-known Savoy cheese sectors (Raclette, Emmental, Tomme), grouped under a single entity, the Organisme de défense et gestion (ODG) Savoicime, are hoping to move from PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) to PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) status. The aim is to improve the reputation and quality of these cheeses compared to the current PGI. An opportunity to look at the main differences between these two official signs, and the benefits for many producers. Raclette, Emmental and Tomme de Savoie are three cheeses that currently benefit […]

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  Created in 2014 by prolific designer Sacha LAKIC, the iconic BUBBLE furniture line for Roche Bobois required the development of three-way stretch fabrics (Techno 3D) that perfectly embrace its round shapes. But it was its design that made it a commercial success. As its creator explains, this is the magic of design: “It acts like an irresistible attraction that is generated by a shape, by perfect proportions, by colors, materials, reflections and highly evocative lines“. Design has a direct impact on brand awareness and desirability, because “aesthetics is what you see first. […] I believe that the discovery of […]