Device mark

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Device mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Three dimensional mark, Trademark Appeal 11/10/2024

Japan IP High Court gives Green Light to 3D “Godzilla” shape as Trademark

On October 30, 2024, the Japan IP H…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Article 8(1), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Monogram, Opposition, Similarity of mark 10/26/2024

Volkswagen Lost in Trademark Opposition over VW emblem

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 07/20/2024

Is it Apple, or not?

In a trademark opposition filed by …

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Device mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Three dimensional mark, Trademark Appeal, Trademark Examination Guideline 05/26/2024

P&G Unsuccessful attempt to register 3D shape of SK-II bottle

In an attempt to register TM App no…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Device mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, IP High Court, Trademark Appeal 04/28/2024

IP High Court Rejected TM Registration of AP “ROYAL OAK” Watch Design

On March 28, 2024, the Japan IP Hig…

Article 5(ii), Design invalidation, Device mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Three dimensional mark, Trade dress 03/16/2024

Hermes Victory with Invalidating Birkin Lookalike Design

The Japan IP High Court has ruled i…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 02/03/2024

Yves Saint Laurent Failed Opposition against USL monogram

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…

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…

Article 3(1)(vi), Device mark, Distinctiveness, New Trademark Law, Non-Traditional trademark, Position mark, Trademark Appeal 01/21/2024

Hummel Victory in Appeal to Overcome Rejection against Chevron Position Mark

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) Appea…

Advisory Opinion, Article 28, Composite mark, compound mark, Device mark, Hantei, infringement, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 01/06/2024

Trademark dispute over Elk design

In an advisory opinion on trademark…