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Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 06/20/2026

Rolex “Deepsea” Couldn’t Block “DeepSeek” Trademark Registration for Smartwatches

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Acquired distinctiveness, Alphabetical word, Article 3(1)(v), Article 3(2), Famous mark, Inherent distinctiveness, Trademark Appeal 05/08/2026

JPO Finds “ON” Distinctive in Relation to Footwear

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has r…

Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Refusal appeal, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 01/10/2026

JPO found “is me” dissimilar to “iS.ME” as trademark

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…