Update of Colormark in Japan – Who awarded the 9th registration?
On March 25, 2022, the Japan Patent…
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Patagonia Inc Failed in Registering “PATAGONIA”
On December 15, 2021, the Japan Pat…
JPO Annual Report 2021
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) relea…
“MONA LISA” May Smile At You
In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…
JPO found Italian word “Panetteria” distinctive in relation to restaurant service
In a recent administrative decision…
JPO Status Report 2021 – The impact of Covid-19 on Japan trademarks
Unquestionably, 2020 was remarkably…
JPO rejects “AIR NECKTIE” due to similarity to NIKE “AIR”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
“FS12” can’t be registered due to a lack of distinctiveness
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) affir…
Mercedes-Benz StarParts vs Star-Parts
In an administrative decision, the …
Fashion Designer Lost Trademark Dispute Over His Name
On July 29, 2020, the Japan IP High…