Refusal appeal

Article 4(1)(xi), Refusal appeal, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 02/07/2026

JPO Found Trademark “Finto” Dissimilar to “Fi.n.t”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) set a…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Refusal appeal, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 01/24/2026

Ziploc Ribbon, Ziploc, or Ribbon?

In an appeal concerning the similar…

Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Refusal appeal, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 01/10/2026

JPO found “is me” dissimilar to “iS.ME” as trademark

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…