IP High Court reversed JPO decision pertinent to a likelihood of confusion between men’s fashion magazines and male cosmetics
In a judgement pronounced on Novemb…
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It is just a 3D shape of electronic baccarat shoe, or trademark?
In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …
IP High Court ruled trademark “SeaGull-LC” is deemed similar to “SEAGULL”
In a dispute regarding similarity b…
The IP High Court ruled a trademark “TOMATO SYSTEM” is deemed similar to “TOMATO” in connection with the service of computer programming
On March 23, 2017, in a lawsuit dis…
The IP High Court ruled registered mark “KIRIN” is used independently regardless of promotional campaign named as “KIRIN Plus-i”
On November 7, 2016, the IP High Co…
“AQUA COLLAGEN GEL” is not a descriptive term, but a source indicator by means of acquired distinctiveness.
On October 27, 2016, the IP High Co…
Can shape of goods be protected under the Unfair Competition Prevention Law?
Imitation of training chopsticks Pl…
The IP High Court refused a word mark “HOKOTABAUM” due to lack of inherent distinctiveness
In a dispute regarding distinctiven…