Trademark News: What you might have missed in October 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.

Bulgaria cancels BLUE ZONE and RED ZONE trademarks

On 3 July 2025, the Bulgarian Supreme Administrative Court reversed lower court rulings in cases No. 853/25 and No. 200/25 and invalidated trademark registrations for СИНЯ ЗОНА (BLUE ZONE) and ЧЕРВЕНА ЗОНА (RED ZONE), concluding that the marks violated public policy and were potentially deceptive.

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EU General Court allows registration of short jingle as sound mark

In Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe v. European Union Intellectual Property Office, the General Court of the European Union on 10 September 2025 reversed the decision of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property (EUIPO), ruling that Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe's four-tone melody could function as a distinctive EU sound mark for Class 39 transport-related services as it met the distinctiveness requirement under Article 7(1)(b) of the EUTMR.

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France approves new GI “Fayl-Billot Basketwork”

On 3 October 2025, the French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) officially approved the geographical indication (GI) “Fayl-Billot Basketwork”, marking the 24th recognition under France’s artisanal and industrial GI system.

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Genki and Nintendo settle Switch 2 mock-ups dispute

On 18 September 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California approved a settlement between Nintendo and Genki, issuing an injunction that restricts Genki's use of Nintendo's trademarks, trade dress and related intellectual property in connection with the promotion of gaming accessories.

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IP India issues notice against misleading advertising by OnlineLegalIndia.com

On 30 September 2025, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), India, issued a public notice warning OnlineLegalIndia.com for illegal and misleading advertising related to trademark registration services.

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Libya reinstates trademark filing requirements

On 15 October 2025, the Libyan Trademark Office announced the reinstatement of its trademark filing requirements, effective 12 October 2025, following a temporary suspension earlier in 2024.

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Madrid Protocol fees established for Qatar

Pursuant to the provisions of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks, the World Intellectual Property Organization on 9 October 2025 notified the revised individual fees applicable when Qatar 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Antigua and Barbuda

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 on 9 October 2025 announced revised individual fees payable when Antigua and Barbuda 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Cuba

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 announced on 9 October 2025 the revised individual fees payable when Cuba 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Sint Maarten

Based on the provisions of the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol Concerning the International Registration of Marks, the World Intellectual Property Organization on 9 October 2025 notified revised individual fees applicable when the territorial entity of Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Türkiye

In line with the Common Regulations under the Madrid Agreement and Protocol concerning the International Registration of Marks, the Government of Türkiye on 17 October 2025 notified the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization of changes to the individual fees payable when Türkiye 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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Madrid Protocol fee revised for Trinidad and Tobago

Under 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 on 2 October 2025 notified the revised amounts of individual fees applicable when Trinidad and Tobago 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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Madrid Protocol fees renewed for UAE

Pursuant to 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 has established new individual fees applicable when the United Arab Emirates 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Brunei

Pursuant to 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 on 2 October 2025 announced the modified amounts of individual fees applicable when Brunei Darussalam 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Cambodia

Based on 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 on 2 October 2025 established new individual fees applicable when Cambodia 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Chile

Pursuant to 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 has notified the revised amounts of individual fees applicable when Chile 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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Madrid Protocol fees revised for Oman

Pursuant to 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 on 2 October 2025 announced the revised amounts of individual fees applicable when Oman 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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Russia increases trademark fees for long goods list

On 26 September 2025, the Russian government published Resolution No. 1459 updating the official trademark filing and renewal fees, which will take effect on 4 October 2025.

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Tanzania mandates trademark recordation for imported goods

On 1 September 2025, Tanzania's Fair Competition Commission (FCC) announced the mandatory trademark recordation system for all goods imported into mainland Tanzania, excluding Zanzibar, pursuant to Section 11A of the Merchandise Marks Act introduced by the Finance Act, 2025.

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Ukrainian pharma company fined for unfair competition over DetraMax packaging

On 4 September 2025, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) ruled that Berkana+ LLC engaged in unfair competition by using product names and packaging similar to the DETRALEX® trademark, concluding that the actions could mislead consumers.

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WIPO mandates email addresses for Madrid System users

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently announced that from 1 November 2025, all holders and representatives of international trademark registrations under the Madrid System must have valid email addresses recorded for each registration.

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