similarity of goods

Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, similarity of service 05/12/2018

APPLE took a painful bite at Apple design mark on medical services

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, similarity of service 03/04/2018

OMEGA unsuccessful in cancelling OMEGA mark

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…

Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Opposition, similarity of goods 06/24/2017

American heavy metal band, METALLICA failed in an opposition against trademark METALICA

In a recent Japan trademark opposit…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Opposition, similarity of goods, Standard character 05/15/2017

“WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING” is less likely to cause confusion with “WORLD SERIES” owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc.

The Opposition Board of JPO (Japan …

Article 4(1)(xi), similar group code, similarity of goods, similarity of service 10/02/2016

Similarity of Goods and/or Services

Article 4(1)(xi) of the Japanese Tr…