Composite mark

Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 10/29/2017

Mattel failed in a trademark opposition to block “Salon BARBIES”

JPO dismissed an opposition by Matt…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Violation of public order 10/21/2017

ENRICO COVERI failed to remove “COVERI” from trademark registration

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark 09/16/2017

Who shall be a legitimate owner of smiley face mark?

In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 09/09/2017

JPO cancelled “UMBROID” due to a likelihood of confusion with an English sporting goods brand “Umbro”

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

alphabetical name, Article 3(1), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Catch phrase, Composite mark, Famous mark, Intent to use, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Opposition, Violation of public order 08/26/2017

Apple failed to block Swatch’s attempt to acquire the trademark for Steve Jobs’ catchphrase ‘one more thing’

The Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 08/12/2017

SKY ROVER is unlikely to cause confusion with LAND ROVER when used on wallets, school bags, handbags and trunks

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Opposition 07/27/2017

“F1 HEATER” was cancelled due to a likelihood of confusion with “F1” when used on electric heaters

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Opposition 07/21/2017

JPO concluded a famous smart phone cover glass brand “Gorilla Glass” is unlikely to cause confusion with “2.5D Gorilla Glass 3” when used on bracelets, personal ornaments, and jewelery

In a trademark opposition between C…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark 07/15/2017

IP High Court ruled trademark “SeaGull-LC” is deemed similar to “SEAGULL”

In a dispute regarding similarity b…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark 06/30/2017

JPO permits registration of trademark “Re+Cell” by denying similarity to a word mark “ReCell”

In a dispute over trademark similar…