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…
Composite mark
IP High Court ruled trademark “SeaGull-LC” is deemed similar to “SEAGULL”
In a dispute regarding similarity b…
JPO permits registration of trademark “Re+Cell” by denying similarity to a word mark “ReCell”
In a dispute over trademark similar…
Famous sportswear brand “PUMA” unsuccessful in setting aside registration of “KUMA” mark
In a recent Japan trademark opposit…
“WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING” is less likely to cause confusion with “WORLD SERIES” owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.
The Opposition Board of JPO (Japan …
Famous hotel brand “RITZ” successful in invalidating “RITZ MARCHE”
Invalidation trial The Japan Tradem…
The IP High Court ruled a trademark “TOMATO SYSTEM” is deemed similar to “TOMATO” in connection with the service of computer programming
On March 23, 2017, in a lawsuit dis…
“ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND” versus “ANNIVERSARY”
The JPO Appeal Board ruled that a s…
Registrability of two alphabetical letter trademarks in Japan
According to Article 3(1)(v) of the…
How to decide similarity of composite marks
The Japanese Trademark Law sets for…