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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Automatic exclusions

Article L3123-6

The conceding authority may, by way of exception, authorise an economic operator who would be in a case of exclusion provided for in sub-sections 1 and 3 of this section, to participate in the procedu…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: General rules applicable to the concession contracts mentioned in Title I, with the exception of those relating to public passenger transport services by rail

Article L3221-6

For the amicable settlement of disputes between the parties to a concession contract referred to in this Book, the provisions of Chapter VII of Title III of Book I shall apply.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article L226-6

The ordinary general meeting may appoint one or more statutory auditors. Companies which, at the end of a financial year, exceed the thresholds set by decree for two of the following three criteria ar…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article L227-6

In dealings with third parties, the Company is represented by a Chairman appointed in accordance with the conditions set out in the Articles of Association. The Chairman is vested with the broadest po…

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

Article L228-6

Notwithstanding any provisions of the Articles of Association to the contrary, companies whose securities are not admitted to trading on a regulated market or to the operations of a central depository…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Patent rights

Article L613-6

…ing the product covered by that patent, performed on French territory, after that product has been placed on the market in France or on the territory of a State party to the Agreement on the European…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Submission and processing of applications

Article L612-6

The claims define the subject matter of the protection applied for. They must be clear and concise and based on the description.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article L712-6

If a registration has been applied for either in fraud of the rights of a third party or in breach of a legal or contractual obligation, the person who believes he or she has a right to the mark may c…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Title I: Trademarks and service marks

Article L714-6

…ietor of a trade mark which has become:a) The common name in the trade of the product or service;b) Likely to mislead, in particular as to the nature, quality or geographical origin of the product or…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 10: Revolving credit

Article L312-66

Where the revolving credit is accompanied by a card entitling the borrower to benefits of any kind, the credit agreement shall indicate to the borrower the terms and conditions under which this card o…

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