Acquired distinctiveness, Article 4(1)(xix), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Invalidation, Similarity of mark 10/28/2018 Trademark Dispute over Pendant Lamp Shade In a decision to the invalidation t…
alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 10/19/2018 Apple successful in a trademark opposition to block “PriPhone” Apple Inc. achieved a victory over …
Article 53, Cancellation trial, Famous mark, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 10/13/2018 Japan IP High Court: Cancellation of trademark right due to inappropriate use by licensee The IP High Court ruled on Septembe…
alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 10/06/2018 Apple Inc. Lost Trademark Opposition to “SMAPPLE” in Japan The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…