Trademark News: What Flew Under the Radar in June 2026
June 1, 2026
Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup of the past month's headlines, all neatly compiled for you in one convenient post. Catch up on the latest news reported by the Kluwer IP Reporter.
Argentina hikes IP fees by around 100 percent
The Argentine Patent and Trademark Office has recently issued Resolution No. 75/2026, significantly increasing official fees for industrial property procedures.
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Brazil allows grouping of high reputation trademarks
Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property published a rule on 29 April 2026 allowing trademark owners to indicate more than one registration in a single application for recognition of high reputation.
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Germany updates rules on electronic communication with DPMA
The Ordinance Amending Electronic Legal Transactions with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) entered into force on 1 March 2026, establishing a revised framework for digital communication with the office.
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Honda signs e-commerce MOU against fake parts
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. joined the E-Commerce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 24 April 2026 through its local subsidiaries Honda Philippines, Inc. and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., facilitated by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL).
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Iraq revises official trademark fees
The Iraqi Parliament has approved a legislative decision to increase official trademark fees and introduce new charges for services administered by the Iraqi Trademark Office.
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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Turkey
In line with the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol concerning the International Registration of Marks, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization on 7 May 2026 notified changes to the individual fees payable when Turkey is designated in an international application or in an application for renewal of international registration or is a subject of subsequent designation.
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Philippines introduces GI logo for local products
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently launched the Philippine Geographical Indications (GI) Logo to certify authentic origin-based products.
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Philippines opens Greenhills Help Desk against counterfeits
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) and National Committee on IP Rights (NCIPR) have launched an IP Rights Help Desk at Greenhills Mall.
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South Korea introduces AI, Data and IP information webpage
On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea launched a new “AI, Data and IP” webpage on the Korea Institute of Intellectual Property (KIIP) website.
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