You can view French Property Law in two different ways as it relates to corporations or businesses. Firstly, as it relates to real property, and secondly, with regard to intellectual property.

In the first instance, the real property occupied and used for the business activity of a French corporation is often leased from a separate legal entity, even though the ultimate shareholders may be the same individuals. It is important to confirm that a formal lease exists and that the terms thereof correspond to the habitual "arms length" market and legal conditions which would apply to any third party under French Property Law. 

In the second instance, the protection afforded to intellectual property rights is generally presented in three categories: recognition of intellectual property rights outside of France, recognition within the European Union by European Patents, recognition and protection under French Law. 

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