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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.

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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…

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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.

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

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During the month of January, it is traditional in France to share a galette des rois, a typical French cake.

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ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) successfully launched on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on 14 April.

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Patent law does not find much resonance in popular culture.

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Can a conversational agent, such as ChatGPT, draft a patent? Not yet!

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The French Court of Cassation has issued some interesting decisions on the interpretarion of the Regulation (CE) n° 469/2009 concerning the Supplementary Protection Certificates…