When third parties infringe upon your rights, the main objective is to quickly react with a clear strategy. CELPHI supports you in litigation and disputes related to trademarks, industrial designs and domain names. Depending on the strategy, we may recommend sending a cease and desist letter, engaging in mediation, initiating an opposition, a nullity action or an infringement action and unfair competition action.
In many cases, the first step consists of clarifying the situation and the rights of each party, to request the cessation of the infringement, and determining if an amicable solution is possible. CELPHI adapts the view and strategy accordingly to goal and situation.
In the event of unauthorized use or infringement (counterfeiting, unauthorized use), a cease-and-desist letter is often the first step to request the cessation of the violation. We draft clear, legally supported cease-and-desist letters customized to each situation to effectively defend your interests.
CELPHI represents you in the protection of your intellectual property rights.
Mediation is a quick and cost-effective solution for resolving disputes amicably. We offer support to facilitate discussions and negotiations in the context of conflict resolution. We effectively implement dispute resolution techniques to reach mutually satisfactory agreements.
After a trademark is filed and before it is registered, it is published for opposition. This period is crucial since it allows you to oppose the registration of a trademark that could infringe upon your rights.
CELPHI carefully analyzes each case to highlight the risks and prepare the necessary documentation and arguments. We represent your interests before the IP offices INPI and EUIPO. Abroad, our local partners represent your interests at the national level.
CELPHI represents you in the defence of your intellectual property rights.
A trademark may be invalidated if conditions for validity have not been respected.
CELPHI assists you in invalidation proceedings, whether to challenge an illegitimate IP right or defend your own IP rights against an invalidation action.
If a trademark is filed in bad faith or in violation of rules or your rights, or when it is no longer in use, a nullity action can be filed.
CELPHI assists you in trademark invalidation proceedings, whether to challenge an illegitimate trademark or defend your own IP rights against an invalidation action. Abroad, our local agents represent your interests before their respective intellectual property offices.
If an industrial design was registered without meeting validity requirements (notably novelty) or in violation of your rights, an industrial design invalidation action may be filed.
CELPHI advises and represents you in these proceedings to assert your rights. Abroad, our local agents represent your interests before their respective intellectual property offices.
In case of proven infringement, an infringement action aims to stop the violation and to grant financial compensation.
CELPHI assists you in collecting evidence (counterfeiting seizure), filing actions with competent courts, and managing the proceedings to defend your interests. A counterfeiting seizure is an emergency measure to secure evidence and halt the marketing of counterfeit products. We act quickly to obtain a seizure order and secure evidence, in collaboration with bailiffs and competent authorities.
A full-service firm providing tailor-made support for your trademarks, industrial designs, and domain names.
Preparation and filing of trademark and industrial design applications, as well as domain name registrations, aligned with your strategy in France, European Union, and worldwide.
Renewal of trademarks and industrial designs before the relevant IP offices in France, the European Union and abroad, with careful deadline monitoring to avoid any loss of rights.
Recording an assignment or a change of name or address ensures your rights remain enforceable against third parties and enables their protection.
Trademark watching, competitive intelligence, and domain name monitoring: real-time oversight to anticipate the risk of conflict with your rights and react accordingly.
Cease and desist letter, opposition action, nullity action, infringement action... We defend your rights before the IP Offices (INPI, EUIPO) and national courts with Attorneys at law.
Negotiation and drafting of a licence, assignment or coexistence agreement, customized to secure and safeguard your interests and partnerships.
Our Intellectual Property Attorneys support you to secure your trademarks, industrial designs and models in France and abroad.