New multi-ministerial contracts for fuel cards and toll badges On February 13, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy published an article on its website entitled “New multi-ministerial contracts for fuel cards and toll badges”. This article announces the launch of two new multi-ministerial contracts for the provision of fuel cards and toll badges to government … Read more
How to Assign a Patent A patent is an exclusive right to make, use, sell or import an invention. It is granted for a specified period of time, usually 20 years, in exchange for detailed public disclosure of the invention. Patents are valuable assets that can be sold, assigned or licensed to other parties. Assigning … Read more
Where to Find Key Data on SMEs News Item: On February 13, 2025, economie.gouv.fr published an article entitled “Où trouver les chiffres clés des PME ?” (Where to Find Key Data on SMEs). This article provides an overview of the various sources where one can find key data and statistics on small and medium-sized enterprises … Read more
20 years after the disability law, digital innovation at the service of accessibility On February 11, 2023, the French government announced the launch of a new initiative to promote digital innovation in the service of accessibility for people with disabilities. This initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to implement the 2005 law on … Read more
GB ECOM MARKETING Ordered to Halt Unfair Practices Involving Non-Delivery and Non-Refund On February 12, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that the company GB ECOM MARKETING had been ordered to cease its unfair practices related to non-delivery of goods and non-refund of payments. Accusations against GB ECOM MARKETING The accusations against … Read more
French Government Establishes National Institute for Artificial Intelligence Evaluation and Security Paris, February 12, 2025 – The French government has announced the creation of the National Institute for the Evaluation and Security of Artificial Intelligence (INESIA). This new institute will be responsible for assessing the ethical, societal, and environmental impacts of AI, as well as … Read more
Council of State Clarifies the Content of Negotiations in Concession Award Procedures Paris, February 12, 2025 In a recent judgment, the Council of State has provided guidance on the scope and content of negotiations in concession award procedures. This decision is significant as it clarifies the boundaries of the contracting authorities’ discretion in conducting such … Read more
Council of State Clarifies the Starting Point for the Ten-Year Limitation Period Introduction: The Council of State, France’s highest administrative court, has recently issued a ruling that clarifies the starting point for the ten-year limitation period (known as “prescription décennale” in French law) applicable to construction defects. Background: The ten-year limitation period is a legal … Read more
EU Court of Justice Clarifies Conditions for Public Authorities to Impose Material Type in Tender Documents [Paris, France – February 12, 2025] In a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has specified the conditions under which public authorities can mandate the use of specific materials in tender documents. This ruling … Read more
French Council of State Excludes Right to Functional Protection for Public Officials Prosecuted Before the Court of Auditors Paris, February 12, 2025 – The French Council of State has ruled that public officials prosecuted before the Court of Auditors are not entitled to functional protection. This decision, published in the Journal Officiel de la République … Read more