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12 September 2025: Implementation of Certain Provisions of the Data Act
Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 of 13 December 2023, establishing common rules on fair access to and use of data (the “Data Act”), governs the access, sharing, a
UPC Court of Appeal Clarifies Standards for Imminent Infringement in Pharmaceutical Patent Disputes
The UPC Court of Appeal clarifies imminent infringement in pharma cases, overturning Boehringer v. Zentiva ruling and aligning with EU case law.
August Debouzy advised Groupe Rocher on the proposed divestment of Petit Bateau to U.S. investment fund Regent
August Debouzy advised Groupe Rocher on the proposed divestment of Petit Bateau, the iconic children’s clothing brand, to U.S.-based investment fund Regent, a trusted partner in revitalizing heritage brands and an active player across the consumer, industrial, technology, and media sectors.
August Debouzy Advises Keller Williams France on the Court Approval of Its Safeguard Plan
August Debouzy advised Keller Williams France on the successful court approval of its safeguard plan, enabling the company to restructure €17.8 million in debt and continue its growth in the French real estate market.
Implementation of the Trade Agreement Between the European Union and the United States: Procedural Steps, Legal Issues, and Political Risks
1. What is the legal scope of the announcements made on July 27 in Scotland? The July 27 agreement between the President of the United States and the Pr
Foreign Investment Control in France: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Report
The 2024 annual report on foreign investment control in France confirms the continued strengthening of the screening mechanism, balancing economic attractiveness with strategic sovereignty.
French Tax Authorities Release Draft Guidance on Management Packages
On July 23, 2025, the French tax authorities released draft guidance clarifying the new tax regime for management packages (Article 163 bis H of the French Tax Code), detailing its scope, conditions, calculation method, and the allocation between capital gains and employment income.
August 2, 2025: A New Milestone in the Implementation of the AI Act
AI Act: next phase of implementation on August 2, 2025
Initial questions about the trade deal between President Trump and the President of the European Commission concluded on July 27.
1. Can we talk about an "agreement" between the European Union and the United States? The announcements made in Scotland on July 27 were more of a unila
August Debouzy advised the Hôtels de Paris group on its exit from judicial reorganisation proceedings and the approval of its continuation plan
The continuation plan for Les Hôtels de Paris was approved by the Paris Commercial Court on 11 July 2025, marking a key milestone in the group’s restructuring process.
August Debouzy Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Forbes’ “Top 40 Lawyers of the CAC 40”
Forbes, in partnership with La Lettre des Juristes d’Affaires, has released the fifth edition of its annual list of the most sought-after legal advisors to CAC 40 companies. August Debouzy is proud to be among the most prominently featured firms this year.
Appeal against French Patent Office’s opposition decisions: confirmation of the inadmissibility of new claims in the absence of new elements
On 4 July, the Paris Court of Appeal handed down a new ruling on an appeal against a decision of the Director General of the French Patent Office (the “INP