Who shall be a legitimate owner of smiley face mark?
In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …
Famous mark
JPO cancelled “UMBROID” due to a likelihood of confusion with an English sporting goods brand “Umbro”
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
“AI inside” is unlikely to be associated with INTEL
In a recent decision, the Oppositio…
Apple failed to block Swatch’s attempt to acquire the trademark for Steve Jobs’ catchphrase ‘one more thing’
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s…
How to search for well-known marks in Japan
In Japan, the trademark law allows …
“F1 HEATER” was cancelled due to a likelihood of confusion with “F1” when used on electric heaters
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
JPO concluded a famous smart phone cover glass brand “Gorilla Glass” is unlikely to cause confusion with “2.5D Gorilla Glass 3” when used on bracelets, personal ornaments, and jewelery
In a trademark opposition between C…
JPO decided trademark “WHITNEY HOUSTON” is descriptive when used on music recordings
In a recent appeal decision, the Ja…
American heavy metal band, METALLICA failed in an opposition against trademark METALICA
In a recent Japan trademark opposit…
TM Cancellation – Violation of public order based on high levels of consumer recognition in China
In an opposition claimed by Advance…