JPO Annual Report 2021
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“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…
LEPUS vs. LEPS
In an appeal decision, the Japan Pa…
JPO decided “Antithesis” dissimilar to a mark consisting of it and other eight terms placed in 9 rows
In an administrative appeal disputi…