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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter VIII: Transferable securities issued by joint stock companies.

Article L228-14

Preference shares may be converted into ordinary shares or into preference shares of another class. In the event of the conversion of preference shares into shares resulting in a capital reduction not…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Patent rights

Article L613-9

All acts transmitting or modifying the rights attached to a patent application or patent must, in order to be enforceable against third parties, be entered in a register, known as the National Patent…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Plant breeding

Article L623-18

From the day of publication of the decree which makes plant breeders' certificates subject to the ex officio licence system, any person presenting technical and professional guarantees may apply to th…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Easements deriving from the location of premises

Article 642

He who has a spring in his land may always use the waters at his will within the limits and for the needs of his inheritance. The owner of a spring may no longer use it to the prejudice of the owners…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Early waiver of the reduction action

Article 929

Any presumptive reserved heir may renounce the right to bring an action for reduction in an unopened succession. Such renunciation must be made in favour of one or more specified persons. The renuncia…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1673

The seller who makes use of the repurchase agreement must reimburse not only the principal price, but also the expenses and fair costs of the sale, the necessary repairs, and those which have increase…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1843-5

In addition to the action for compensation for loss suffered personally, one or more partners may bring the corporate action for liability against the managing partners. The plaintiffs are entitled to…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 4: Effects of extradition

Article 696-41

In the event that, the extradition of a foreigner having been obtained by the French Government, the Government of a third country in turn requests the French Government to extradite the same individu…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Chapter I: Insurance obligation

Article D321-1

Pursuant to article L. 321-1, insurance policies cover the financial consequences of civil liability incurred by : 1° Sports associations and companies, the organisers of sports events mentioned in ar…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Safety requirements for football, handball, field and indoor hockey goal cages and basketball goals

Article R322-21

As soon as non-mobile equipment is placed on the market, it must be fitted with an installation device to ensure that it is permanently attached.As soon as mobile equipment is placed on the market, it…

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