INPI

The French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI) is a major player in innovation, entrepreneurship, and creation in France. It grants patents, registers trademarks and designs, and approves geographical indications for craft and industrial products. It furthers economic development by its awareness-raising and training actions, thanks to its national and international networks. INPI operates the one-stop shop for business formalities (new registrations, changes, striking off, filing of accounts) and the French Business Register. It disseminates data on businesses and industrial property. In France and internationally, INPI actively participates in the development of the law in the following fields: intellectual property, the fight against counterfeiting, innovation and business competitiveness support. As such, INPI represents France in various international bodies.