Composite mark

Article 4(1)(vii), Composite mark, Famous mark, Geographical indication, Opposition, Trademark Examination Guideline, Violation of public order 09/23/2023

JPO Declared Cancellation of Trademark “BORDEAUX WAVE” on Cosmetics

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) decid…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Famous mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/20/2023

Shangri-La Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition Over “Shangri-La-Golf”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 07/23/2023

Tommy Hilfiger Opposes “H by FIGER SPORTS” Trademark Registration

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 05/28/2023

Unsuccessful Trademark Opposition over MONCLER Logo Outline

On May 5, 2023, the Japan Patent Of…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 03/12/2023

Johnson’s baby vs. JOHANSON bebis

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…

alphabetical name, Article 3(1)(3), Composite mark, Descriptive mark, Distinctiveness, Katakana, Trademark Appeal 12/25/2022

TM Race: Which is Registrable, “Virtual Marathon” or “Virtual Tokyo Marathon”?

In a recent administrative decision…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Invalidation, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 12/18/2022

Trademark dispute: “Swan Angel” vs “ANGEL SWAN”

In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Invalidation, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/27/2022

A trademark dispute over ZOO

In a recent administrative decision…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Violation of public order 11/19/2022

Warner Defeated in Trademark Opposition over TWEETY

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark 11/12/2022

ZOOM vs ZOOM PHONE

In a trademark opposition disputing…