Before the Grenoble Court of Appeal, that’s a MAKE!
The background? A company specialising in the design and manufacture of radiant heating and air-conditioning panels was placed into compulsory liquidation. It appealed against the decision on the merits and, at the same time, brought summary proceedings to obtain a stay of the provisional enforcement of the liquidation order.
Verdict? The court first ordered the annulment of the order on the grounds of a procedural irregularity. It then examined the company’s arguments to demonstrate that its situation was not irretrievably compromised.
Among other things, the company highlighted a patent it held which was attracting interest from both potential customers and investors. The argument hit the mark. The court, which also took note of an increase in turnover, ordered a stay of the provisional enforcement of the liquidation order.
We cannot stress enough the importance of protecting your innovations! Intellectual property assets (patents, designs, trade marks, trade secrets, etc.) are not only a strong sign of credibility to investors and business partners, but can also (as in the case discussed here) become your best trump card when you find yourself in troubled waters.
Grenoble Commercial Court, Interim Measures Division, 8 April 2026, RG 26 00005