TM Race: Which is Registrable, “Virtual Marathon” or “Virtual Tokyo Marathon”?
In a recent administrative decision…
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JPO rejected “BAMBI MAMA&BABY” due to a conflict with “BAMBI”
In a trademark appeal disputing the…
Marks IP Wins Trademark Dispute to Register 3D Shape of Hard Rock Guitar Hotel
On August 8, the Appeal Board of th…
JPO Rejected Colormark of Louboutin’s red soles
On June 7, 2022, the Appeal Board o…
Update of Colormark in Japan – Who awarded the 9th registration?
On March 25, 2022, the Japan Patent…
Trademark Opposition or Invalidation, Which Is Useful in Japan?
Opposition A trademark opposition i…
Louboutin Unsuccessful in Litigation over Red Soles
On March 11, 2022, the Tokyo Distri…
JPO Found Lego 3D Figure Mark Lack Distinctiveness
In a decision to the appeal against…
Formula One Successful in Registering “F1”
In a recent decision, the Appeal Bo…
JPO found Italian word “Panetteria” distinctive in relation to restaurant service
In a recent administrative decision…