similarity of goods

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…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Invalidation, IP High Court, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 11/22/2025

Japan IP High Court reversed JPO decision regarding similarity between COSME MUSEUM and Cosmetic Museum

On November 17, 2025, the Japan IP …

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/15/2025

Trademark dispute: SUNRISE vs KILLER SUNRISE

In a recent trademark dispute betwe…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Device mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 10/11/2025

ALVIERO MARTINI Defeated Over World Map Mark Dispute

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Accelerated examination, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 10/04/2025

CHEMICAN vs CHEMI-CON

In a trademark opposition against J…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 09/20/2025

JPO decision: Gem Queen is Not Confusable with QUEEN for gems

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) disaf…

Article 4(1)(xi), Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 08/30/2025

JPO Decision: KATSEYE is Dissimilar to CAT’S EYE for Watches

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 08/23/2025

JPO dismisses Honda’s opposition against “WONKEY” mark for motorcycles

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(xi), similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 08/16/2025

JPO found STINGER dissimilar to Stingers for clothing and sports event

In an administrative appeal, the Ap…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 07/26/2025

UNDER ARMOUR Unsuccessful Challenge in Trademark Opposition against AROUMRIN

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…