Japan TM applications rose by 9.9 % to 161,859 in 2016 for fourth straight year
New trademark applications filed to…
Articles by Masaki MIKAMI
Famous sportswear brand “PUMA” unsuccessful in setting aside registration of “KUMA” mark
In a recent Japan trademark opposit…
“MAMAS & PAPAS” failed in an opposition to invalidate trademark registration for the mark “PAPA’S&MAMA’S”.
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
Consumers are unlikely to confuse or associate the mark “GOTHAM CITY” with Batman’s place of residence and DC Comics when used on apparels, bags and fashion accessories
The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…
3D shape of Zippo lighters registrable when a lighter lid open, but unregistrable when closed
In an appeal to the refusal decisio…
“WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING” is less likely to cause confusion with “WORLD SERIES” owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.
The Opposition Board of JPO (Japan …
Famous hotel brand “RITZ” successful in invalidating “RITZ MARCHE”
Invalidation trial The Japan Tradem…
Can shape of musical instruments play a role of trademark?
In a dispute of registrability to a…
Chemical Equation can function as a trademark?
The Appeal Board of JPO dismissed e…
Converse unsuccessful in obtaining 3D trademark protection of Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers
The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…