Acquired distinctiveness

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…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1), Article 3(2), Composite mark 10/09/2016

Registrability of two alphabetical letter trademarks in Japan

According to Article 3(1)(v) of the…