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Blockchain is no longer associated solely with cryptocurrencies: it is now making its way into the world of intellectual property. In March 2025, the Judicial Court of Marseille (1st Civil Chamber, March 20, 2025, RG 23/00046, AZ Factory v. Valeria Moda) recognized for the first time that a timestamp recorded on a blockchain could constitute prima facie evidence of the prior existence of a work. In practical terms, it is enough to record the digital fingerprint of a file (text, photo, source code, etc.) on the blockchain to date its existence in a tamper-proof manner. This technology offers a fast […]

Artificial intelligence, now at the center of every discussion, is taking up more and more space in our lives. This technological (r)evolution, both recent and rapid, is already transforming our habits — sometimes serving as a writing and creative tool, sometimes as a personal assistant, sometimes as an all-knowing encyclopedia, and much more. Yet, as often happens, it comes with a darker side. It did not take long for malicious individuals to exploit AI for various scams. One of the most spectacular and worrying uses is the creation of deepfakes (or “hyperfakes,” for those who prefer the French term). This […]

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (DG TAXUD) have published the 2024 report on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPRs) by European customs authorities, both at the EU’s external borders and within the internal market. The full report is available on the EUIPO website as an interactive infographic, which you can explore [here]. 🔹 Impressive figures In 2024, 112 million counterfeit goods were seized, with an estimated value exceeding €3.8 billion. Three quarters of these seized goods mainly concerned the following categories: CDs/DVDs (including software), toys, clothing and fashion accessories, […]

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) burst onto the digital scene with the promise of revolutionising the way creative works are owned and exchanged. But several years after the initial excitement, what remains from a legal standpoint? An NFT is a certificate of authenticity recorded on a blockchain, ensuring the traceability of a digital file. However, it does not confer any intellectual property rights over the content it represents. Purchasing an NFT therefore does not necessarily grant the right to use or reproduce the associated work: only the copyright holder retains exclusive rights. This distinction has given rise to numerous disputes, particularly in […]