France: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Une société mère française a consenti des abandons de créances à ses filiales allemande et turque, mais l'administration fiscale a remis en cause leur déductibilité. La cour administrative d'appel de Bordeaux examine si ces abandons constituent des aides commerciales déductibles ou des libéralités non déductibles, en analysant les relations commerciales effectives et les perspectives de développement invoquées.

The Paris Central Division of the Unified Patent Court has ruled on whether declaration of non-infringement actions can be filed against European patent applications before formal grant. This decision addresses the intersection of UPC jurisdiction, opt-out rights, and the timing requirements for initiating legal proceedings in the unified patent system.

France has introduced a new Economic Activity Court system with a significant financial requirement: companies filing claims over €50,000 must pay a Contribution to Economic Justice of 3-5% of their claim value, capped at €50,000-€100,000. This reform fundamentally changes litigation strategy for businesses operating in France's commercial courts.

The French Court of Cassation has established a critical limitation on enforcing arbitral awards against State-linked entities when EU financial stability objectives are at stake. In a landmark ruling involving Greece's asset management vehicle HCAP, the Court held that while creditors may generally pursue assets of State emanations, this doctrine must yield when enforcement would undermine EU-mandated restructuring and stabilization programs. This decision fundamentally reshapes enforcement strategy for ar

The EU General Court has issued a significant ruling regarding Crocs' design rights, examining the validity and scope of protection for the iconic footwear design. This case explores the boundaries of design protection in the European Union and raises important questions about what elements of a product design can be legally protected.

The International Chamber of Commerce has introduced significant revisions to its Arbitration Rules, effective June 1, 2026, marking a strategic shift in international dispute resolution procedures.

Read this edition of the Paris International Arbitration Newsletter - February 2025 for hands-on insights from our practice for in-house counsels and practitioners.

Dans le cadre des orientations et de la programmation des moyens du ministère de la Justice pour la période 2023-2027...

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