Japan IP High Court ruling: “I♡JAPAN” lacks distinctiveness as a trademark
On June 17, 2020, the Japan IP High…
Japan Trademark Law
Japan IP High Court sided with Apple Inc. in “CORE ML” trademark dispute
On May 20, 2020, the Japan IP High …
Sweet, but long road to register “Ghana” on chocolates
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) allow…
LEPUS vs. LEPS
In an appeal decision, the Japan Pa…
JPO decided “Antithesis” dissimilar to a mark consisting of it and other eight terms placed in 9 rows
In an administrative appeal disputi…
TWITTER Unsuccessful in “TWEET” Trademark Opposition at JPO
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
Never Register “BOND GIRL” Never Again
In a recent administrative decision…
Coronavirus Impact on Trademark Procedures in Japan
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has a…
OKLOK vs OKLOCK
In a trademark dispute, similarity …
JPO protects 3D shape of cherry design bottle for soy sauce dispenser
In a recent administrative decision…