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Accelerated examination, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, compound mark, Distinctiveness, Invalidation, IP High Court, Similarity of mark 12/21/2024

Trademark dispute: UNITED vs UNITED GOLD

In a dispute over the similarity of…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, composite, Composite mark, compound mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 12/14/2024

Trademark Parody case : Champion vs Nyanpion

On Novem 20, 2024, the Japan Patent…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 12/08/2024

COSME MUSEUM vs Cosmetic Museum

In a trademark invalidation action …

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 03/10/2024

Trademark dispute: “CLUB MOET” vs “Moët & Chandon”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) cance…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Name of a living individual, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 01/27/2024

Lous Vuitton lost in a trademark battle over LV monogram

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 12/23/2023

CHANEL defeated in Trademark Opposition against “COCOCHI”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) hande…

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…

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…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Catch phrase, composite, Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 02/20/2022

Lacoste Prevails in Trademark Parody Case

On February 18, 2022, the Japan Pat…

Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods 03/28/2021

Montblanc Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…