Consumers are unlikely to confuse or associate the mark “GOTHAM CITY” with Batman’s place of residence and DC Comics when used on apparels, bags and fashion accessories
The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…
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3D shape of Zippo lighters registrable when a lighter lid open, but unregistrable when closed
In an appeal to the refusal decisio…
The IP High Court ruled a trademark “TOMATO SYSTEM” is deemed similar to “TOMATO” in connection with the service of computer programming
On March 23, 2017, in a lawsuit dis…
JPO aims to encourage fast track examination to users’ benefit
On February 6, 2017, the Japan Pate…
What happens to junior application filed by trademark registration owner for the same mark designating the same goods/services?
The Trademark Law does not contain …