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A bitter foie gras

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Written by Claire Mourrieras Sunday, 19 October 2008 14:38

The owner of a 3D trademark represented in the form of a cylindrical foie gras lollipop sued Fauchon for infringement by their made of foie gras half balls on a stick.

 

 

On June 25, 2008, the Paris Court of Appeal regarded the earlier mark as distinctive but exonerated Fauchon on the basis of the specific shapes and external look of the products involved.

Monopoly could not be claimed on gender. A passing off claim would have best suited the aim of the plaintiff to stop its competitor and obtain damages.

 

WHEN OLIVIER SERANTONI TALKS ABOUT HIS CREATIVITY AS A COOKING CHEF…

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Written by Ladan Khaksar Sunday, 19 October 2008 13:51

Croisette Beach is a successful 80-place restaurant located on La Croisette in Cannes.Olivier Serantoni is the Chef of the restaurant and, beyond the handling of menus, dishes and staff, he is implied in all business issues of the restaurant.
He kindly replied to our questions to enable us to collect the main needs of chefs as to the legal protection of their concept.
 

COOKINLEX, INLEX new department

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Written by Ladan Khaksar Tuesday, 19 August 2008 13:14

 
Considering the specificity of gastronomy protection and because the culinary art is evolving everyday, we created CookinLex Department composed of Eric Schahl (Partner), Aurélie Guetin and Estelle Henry-Mayer (IP lawyers).
 
They will bring you their expertise in the protection of culinary matters. For further information, please feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it