Article 4(1)(xi)

Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 03/07/2020

KUMAMON triumphs over bear mascot trademark battle

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 02/23/2020

Trademark Battle – PUMA vs KUMA

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) decid…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Famous mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 01/26/2020

SCOTT Bikes Failed Trademark Opposition against “PRESCOTT”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, IP High Court, Madrid Protocol, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Standard character 01/12/2020

Empire Steak House loses to trademark its restaurant name in Japan IP High Court battle

On December 26, 2019, the Japan IP …

Accelerated examination, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 12/29/2019

Happiness Diamond makes Chopard Happy Diamonds unhappy

Swiss manufacturer and retailer of …

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 12/08/2019

JAGUAR LAND ROVER Lost Trademark Opposition over Jaguar Logo

The Opposition Board of the Japan P…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/24/2019

Volkswagen Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition to Baidu’s “Car-pollo” mark

In a trademark opposition involving…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 11/10/2019

HUGO BOSS fails in attempt to block trademark registration

German luxury fashion house Hugo Bo…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Distinctiveness, IP High Court, Similarity of mark 09/22/2019

Trademark Dispute Over Cigarette Brand “SIGNATURE”

In a decision dated September 12, 2…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/19/2019

SISLEY lose trademark opposition over SOIR DE LUNE

In a recent trademark opposition, t…