alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 01/27/2018 Adidas successful in invalidating three bones device mark In a trademark invalidation appeal,…
abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(viii), examination, Famous mark 01/20/2018 JPO refused to register word mark “ROMEO GIGLI” due to lack of consent from Italian fashion designer In a recent decision, the Appeal Bo…
Article 4(1)(xv), Figurative mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 01/14/2018 IP High Court admitted high reputation of Red Bull mark in relation to automobiles as well In a lawsuit disputing similarity o…
Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 01/06/2018 Royal Copenhagen successful in removing FLORA DANICA on bags and apparels The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…