Composite mark

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 09/24/2022

JPO rejected “BAMBI MAMA&BABY” due to a conflict with “BAMBI”

In a trademark appeal disputing the…

Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/28/2022

Unsuccessful opposition against LEGOHAIR

On August 3, 2022, the JPO Oppositi…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Geographical indication, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/14/2022

LE MANS, Unsuccessful Trademark Race spending more than 24 Hours

On July 29, 2022, the Opposition Bo…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 08/06/2022

No confusion between “InstaShop” and “Instagram”

On July 27, 2022, the Appeal Board …

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 07/23/2022

GUCCI Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition

On July 12, 2022, the Japan Patent …

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xvi), Composite mark, Geographical indication, Opposition 07/16/2022

Does “GRILL SWISS” mislead quality when used on non-Swiss confectionary?

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Device mark, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 07/02/2022

Trademark dispute: RIVER vs river

In a recent decision, the JPO Appea…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 06/26/2022

APPLE Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition to “MACLOGIC”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 05/28/2022

Canada Goose Failed Trademark Opposition Over Roundel Logo

On May 11, 2022, the Japan Patent O…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 03/19/2022

Trademark Parody case: Champion Defeated by Nyanpion

On March 16, 2022, the Japan Patent…