Article 4(1)(vii), examination, Famous mark, Katakana, Trademark Appeal, Trademark Examination Guideline, Trademark Examination Manual, Violation of public order 06/27/2021 “MONA LISA” May Smile At You In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…
JPO Announcement, Trademark ownership, Transfer ownership 06/20/2021 Coronavirus Force Japan to Eliminate Signature on POA Both hanko seals and paper document…
alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), compound mark, Distinctiveness, examination, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 06/13/2021 JPO found Italian word “Panetteria” distinctive in relation to restaurant service In a recent administrative decision…
Article 4(1)(xix), Composite mark, Famous mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 06/06/2021 Which to win, first to file or first to trademark? A recent JPO decision over trademar…