202507.30
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Brazil Announces First Major IP Fee Revision Since 2012

The Brazilian National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has announced its first major revision of official fees since 2012, which will take effect on August 7, 2025. The update includes an approximate 48% increase in official fees for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. Additionally, INPI will introduce bundled filing options to simplify procedures and new…

202507.30
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Trademark Win for KRBL! Court Says ‘KRB’ Too Close for Comfort

In a recent judgment, the Division Bench of the Delhi High Court upheld an interim injunction granted by the District Judge (Commercial Courts), restraining the defendants, KRB Enterprises and others, from using the mark ‘KRB’ or any other mark deceptively similar to ‘KRBL’, the registered trademark of M/s KRBL Limited. The High Court dismissed the…

202507.28
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Ensuring Patent Rights are Enforceable and Effective

Interim relief is crucial in patent cases, as trials can be lengthy. Without temporary protection, patentees risk losing the value of their patents due to unauthorized use. Measures like security deposits help enforce damages awards. In a recent case before the Delhi High Court, Communication Components Antenna Inc. v. Ace Technologies Corp., the court ordered…

202507.28
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Numerical Trademark Tussle: ‘Liv.52’ prevails over ‘Liv-333’ in Delhi High Court

The Division Bench of the Delhi High Court in Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Pvt. Ltd. vs. Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd & Anr [RFA(OS)(COMM) 18/2025] granted permanent injunction in favour of Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. & Himalaya Wellness Company against Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Private Limited, restraining it from using the mark “Liv-333” due to its deceptive similarity to Himalaya’s…

202507.25
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Revision in fees-Singapore

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced revisions to official fees across its Registries for trademarks, patents, designs, geographical indications, and plant varieties to ensure operational sustainability and meet the needs of the evolving IP ecosystem. Key changes include increased fees for trade mark applications, PCT search and preliminary examination, renewals, and extension…

202507.24
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Mauritius Accedes to ARIPO Harare Protocol

As of August 27, 2025, Mauritius has officially joined the Harare Protocol under the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO). This significant development enables: Protection of patents, utility models, and industrial designs through ARIPO filings Designation of Mauritius in existing and future regional applications Note: This accession does not affect trademark procedures in Mauritius, which…

202507.24
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Philippines Establishes Registry for Well-Known Marks

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has introduced a new framework for the registration of well-known trademarks, effective April 2025. Key highlights: Ex-parte declaration process – no litigation required Validity: 10 years, with the option for renewal Serves as prima facie evidence in infringement proceedings Provides enhanced legal protection and enforcement leverage Public…

202507.21
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Delhi High Court holds PRO-EASE and PRUEASE are not similar

No confusion between a sanitary pad and medicine designed for constipation relief. The Delhi High Court dismisses Appeal in Trademark Dispute Between RSPL and Sun Pharma. The court concluded that there was no likelihood of confusion between the two trademarks, PRO-EASE (of RSPL) and PRUEASE (of Sun Pharma) considering the distinct nature of the goods,…

202507.21
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Product- to-Patent Mapping: A prerequisite for Proving Infringement!

The article discusses an Appeal (FAO(COMM)114/2024) in a Patent infringement case concerning two Patents pertaining to tamper-evident and tamper-proof lids. The commercial court had initially granted an injunction which it later set aside. The judgment addresses the correctness of the commercial court’s order setting aside the interim injunction and clarifies legal principles relating to patent…