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Glossary entry (derived from question below)

French term or phrase:

à condition que cette exclusion ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation est interdite par leur législation

English translation:

provided that this exclusion is not made solely because the use of the inventions is prohibited by their legislation

Added to glossary by Chris Hall

Nov 25, 2009 02:08

15 yrs ago

French term

Chris Hall

118 questions

ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation

French to English Law/Patents Law: Contract(s)

Dear fellow translators,

Here is the context:

Les membres pourront exclure de la brevetabilité les inventions dont il est nécessaire d’empêcher l’exploitation commerciale sur leur territoire pour protéger l’ordre public ou la moralité, y compris pour protéger la santé et la vie des personnes et des animaux ou préserver les végétaux, ou pour éviter de graves atteintes à l’environnement, à condition que cette exclusion **ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation** est interdite par leur législation.

Many thanks as always.

Proposed translations (English)

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Jeff Whittaker

Change log

Nov 25, 2009 06:56: Stéphanie Soudais (X) changed "Term asked" from "ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation (please see the context)" to "ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation "

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Jeff Whittaker

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French term (edited): ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation (please see the context)

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Perhaps something like:

...provided that this exclusion [from patentability] is not due/made solely because the use [of the invention(s)] is prohibited according to their legislation.

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Note added at 10 mins (2009-11-25 02:18:39 GMT)
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In other words, members may exclude patentability for the reasons listed, but not solely because the invention itself is illegal (in their jurisdiction)

Note from asker:

Very helpful indeed Jeff. Many thanks. Could you possibly help me with my other question? Kind regards, Chris.

Peer comment(s):

neutral	Alan Muscat : Interesting. Do you think though that it might mean "... provided that such exclusion is inapplicable due to the fact that (financial) exploitation is prohibited/illegal" (for other reasons). I am notsure because I am not that "au fait" in French legalese 6 hrs
agree	Julie Barber : I'd say that's the point of it too......there's probably another para telling you what to do when it's illegal! 7 hrs

4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Many thanks Jeff. Your help here was essential and much appreciated. Kind regards, Chris."

Glossary entry (derived from question below)

French term or phrase:

à condition que cette exclusion ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation est interdite par leur législation

English translation:

provided that this exclusion is not made solely because the use of the inventions is prohibited by their legislation

French term

ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation

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Glossary entry (derived from question below)

French term or phrase:

à condition que cette exclusion **ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation** est interdite par leur législation

English translation:

provided that this exclusion is not made solely because the use of the inventions is prohibited by their legislation

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ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation

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à condition que cette exclusion ne tienne pas uniquement au fait que l’exploitation est interdite par leur législation