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ARTICLE · 22 SEPTEMBER 2026

[Blog] Jersey : le droit des marques évolue

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Depuis le 1er août 2026, Jersey dispose de son propre système national de protection des marques, indépendant du Royaume-Uni. Les nouvelles demandes doivent désormais faire l’objet d’un dépôt distinct à Jersey : un enregistrement britannique ou une désignation du Royaume-Uni dans le système de Madrid ne couvre plus automatiquement ce territoire.

Les titulaires de droits existants bénéficient toutefois de mesures transitoires pour préserver leur protection.

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