Trademark Law Episode 3: The Paris Convention

In this episode, we focus on the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, a cornerstone of international trademark law. The Cambridge Handbook of International and Comparative Trademark Law outlines how this landmark treaty, established in 1883, set fundamental standards for the protection of trademarks and industrial property across member countries. We examine the key principles introduced by the Convention, including the concepts of national treatment, priority rights, and independence of trademarks across jurisdictions. The episode also delves into the Convention’s impact on global trademark practices and how it paved the way for subsequent international agreements.