Acquired distinctiveness

abbreviation, Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(v), examination, Famous mark 05/26/2018

JPO refused 3M Company to register “3M” in relation to vehicles regardless of renowned 3M logo

In a recent decision, the Appeal Bo…

abbreviation, Acquired distinctiveness, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 05/18/2018

Trademark Opposition: “HP” versus “HP MAKER”

In a trademark dispute between “HP”…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1), Article 3(2), Color marks, Composite mark, Descriptive mark, examination, Famous mark, Three dimensional mark 04/28/2018

Trademark registration for Kikkoman’s Soy sauce 3D Bottle

In October 11, 2016, Kikkoman Corpo…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Madrid Protocol, Three dimensional mark 10/14/2017

It is just a 3D shape of electronic baccarat shoe, or trademark?

In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …

Acquired distinctiveness, Amendment of mark, Article 3(1), Article 3(2), examination, Three dimensional mark 05/19/2017

3D shape of Zippo lighters registrable when a lighter lid open, but unregistrable when closed

In an appeal to the refusal decisio…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1), Article 3(2), Descriptive mark, Figurative mark, Three dimensional mark 04/29/2017

Can shape of musical instruments play a role of trademark?

In a dispute of registrability to a…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1), Article 3(2), Three dimensional mark 04/15/2017

Converse unsuccessful in obtaining 3D trademark protection of Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers

The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…

Acquired distinctiveness 02/18/2017

3D shape of plastic clip bag closure is registrable due to acquired distinctiveness

Appeal Board of the JPO admitted to…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1), Descriptive mark 01/22/2017

How to avoid a descriptive mark from being refused by JPO

The trademark law prohibits any mar…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 4(1)(xi), Opposition 11/05/2016

“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…