Article 3(2)

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, 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…