Frequently asked questions for Chinese clients

Yes, subject to a conflict check and confirmation of scope. Dreyfus can act as a discreet local partner for French and EU trademark, design, domain name and related enforcement matters. The scope, communication channel and client-facing role are agreed at the outset.

Yes. Dreyfus advises Chinese exporters, brand owners, technology companies and legal teams entering or operating in France and the European Union. We can also coordinate with the company’s existing Chinese counsel.

Yes, subject to conflict checks, professional obligations and the agreed scope. A behind-the-scenes support model can be arranged for professional representatives.

Dreyfus communicates and reports in English and French. The website provides Chinese-language information and a dedicated WeChat contact channel.

This depends on the launch territories, budget, existing rights and risk profile. A French trademark provides focused protection in France. An EU trademark covers all EU Member States through one registration, but it is exposed to earlier-right risks across a wider territory.

Yes. Dreyfus handles French and EU intellectual property proceedings and can act as local representative where permitted. The appropriate route is confirmed after review.

Yes. A search can identify earlier rights and reduce the risk of refusal, opposition, rebranding or avoidable expenditure. The scope depends on the sign, goods, services and target territory.

Usually the applicant’s legal details, the sign, goods and services, target territory, priority information and any launch deadline.

Potentially, subject to a conflict check, availability and timely receipt of complete instructions. The first message should identify the authority, case number, deadline and action required.

Yes. Monitoring may cover registers, domain names, websites, search results, social networks and marketplaces, followed by proportionate action.

Yes. Dreyfus advises on UDRP and relevant country-code proceedings. The route depends on the extension, registrant, evidence and commercial objective.

Yes. After reviewing the rights, product information, evidence and territories, Dreyfus can coordinate the intellectual property aspects of customs action.

Yes. Provide the territory, right, authority, procedural stage, deadline and expected deliverable. Dreyfus can define the scope and provide an estimate, or identify the information still required.

Use the contact page or email contact@dreyfus.fr. For urgent matters, include the deadline and official reference in the subject line. Do not send unnecessary confidential documents before the conflict check has been completed.