Trademark News: What you might have missed in July 2025
August 1, 2025
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.
Albania adopts CP14 Practice for trademarks
On 20 June 2025, the General Directorate of Industrial Property (GDIP) of Albania, in cooperation with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), implemented the CP14 practice paper for assessing trademark applications that may conflict with public policy or accepted principles of morality.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina adopts six draft IP laws
On 16 June 2025, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) adopted six draft laws in the field of intellectual property, as proposed by the Institute for Intellectual Property of BiH, at its 82nd session.
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Bulgaria launches new front office user area for IP services
On 16 June 2025, the Bulgarian Patent Office (BPO) launched the Front Office User Area with support from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
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EUIPO adds AI pre-assessment and alerts to EUTM EasyFiling
On 30 June 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) launched new AI-based pre-assessment tools and real-time alerts in its EUTM EasyFiling form for European Union trademarks.
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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Brazil
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 July 2025 announced changes to the individual fees payable when Brazil is designated in an international application or in an application for renewal of an international registration or is a subject of a subsequent designation.
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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Singapore
In accordance with the provisions of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol concerning the International Registration of Marks, the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization announced on 20 June 2025 the revised individual fees payable when Singapore is designated in an international application or in an application for renewal of an international registration or is a subject of a subsequent designation.
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Madrid Protocol fees revised for South Korea
In accordance 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 10 July 2025 announced changes to the individual fees payable when the Republic of Korea is designated in an international application or in an application for renewal of an international registration or is a subject of a subsequent designation.
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Moldova implements CP14 practice for trademarks
On 26 June 2025, the Moldovan State Agency on Intellectual Property (AGEPI), in cooperation with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), started implementing the CP14 practice paper for assessing trademarks that may conflict with public policy or accepted principles of morality.
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USPTO imposes sanctions on foreign trademark filing firm
On 13 June 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Stelcore Management Services, LLC, for improperly entering applicant and attorney signatures and submitting false signatory and attorney information in trademark applications.
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WIPO announces new bank details for Madrid System payments
On 1 July 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) announced updated bank details for processing payments under the Madrid System.
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