Article 4(1)(x)

Accelerated examination, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 12/29/2019

Happiness Diamond makes Chopard Happy Diamonds unhappy

Swiss manufacturer and retailer of …

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 08/18/2018

Google victorious in trademark dispute for YouTube icon

The Trial Board of Japan Patent Off…

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 07/08/2018

Straight Wings Emblem Trademark Battle

In a recent trademark decision rega…

abbreviation, Acquired distinctiveness, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 05/18/2018

Trademark Opposition: “HP” versus “HP MAKER”

In a trademark dispute between “HP”…

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), examination, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 04/01/2018

Under Armour Lost Trademark Battle Against AGEAS in Japan

The Opposition Board of the Japan P…

alphabetical name, Article 3(1), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Catch phrase, Composite mark, Famous mark, Intent to use, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Opposition, Violation of public order 08/26/2017

Apple failed to block Swatch’s attempt to acquire the trademark for Steve Jobs’ catchphrase ‘one more thing’

The Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s…