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JPY 71 Million Damages Award Against Design Copycat of BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE
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The Japan IP High Court Finds “EQ” Entitled to Trademark Registration Belonging to Mercedes Benz
On July 3, 2019, the Japan IP High …
Nintendo loses trademark fight over “Switch” name in Japan
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Boeing Wins 777 Trademark Victory
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Trademark dispute over Shogun Emblem of the Samurai Era
In a recent appeal trial over trade…