similarity of goods

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…