JAPAN TRADEMARK REVIEW – Latest news & updates for trademarks in Japan

Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 10/13/2019

Chloé Victorious in Trademark Battle

In a recent administrative trademar…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(v), Article 3(2), Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Madrid Protocol 10/06/2019

Porsche wins trademark protection for “911”

Porsche, a German sports car maker,…

Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 09/29/2019

Adidas scores win against adidog in trademark dispute

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Distinctiveness, IP High Court, Similarity of mark 09/22/2019

Trademark Dispute Over Cigarette Brand “SIGNATURE”

In a decision dated September 12, 2…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 3(1)(3), Distinctiveness, Geographical indication, Opposition, Trademark Examination Guideline 09/15/2019

Is “VEGAS” an abbreviation for Las Vegas, or a source indicator?

In a trademark opposition disputing…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 09/08/2019

Adidas unsuccessful in an attempt to prevent trademark protection for two-stripes

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(viii), composite, Composite mark, IP High Court, Trademark Examination Guideline 08/31/2019

Fashion Designer in trademark fight over his name

On August 7, 2019, the Japan IP Hig…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Violation of public order 08/25/2019

PUMA’s Fight Against Logo Parody

On August 1, 2019, the Japan Patent…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/19/2019

SISLEY lose trademark opposition over SOIR DE LUNE

In a recent trademark opposition, t…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/11/2019

Trademark Opposition: “VISA” vs. “V-ISA”

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…