Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(v), Article 3(2), Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Madrid Protocol 10/06/2019 Porsche wins trademark protection for “911” Porsche, a German sports car maker,…
Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Distinctiveness, IP High Court, Similarity of mark 09/22/2019 Trademark Dispute Over Cigarette Brand “SIGNATURE” In a decision dated September 12, 2…
abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 3(1)(3), Distinctiveness, Geographical indication, Opposition, Trademark Examination Guideline 09/15/2019 Is “VEGAS” an abbreviation for Las Vegas, or a source indicator? In a trademark opposition disputing…
Acquired distinctiveness, alphabetical name, Article 3(1)(v), Article 3(2), Descriptive mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, IP High Court 07/06/2019 The Japan IP High Court Finds “EQ” Entitled to Trademark Registration Belonging to Mercedes Benz On July 3, 2019, the Japan IP High …