Similarity of mark

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 06/15/2019

Apple Inc. Defeated in Trademark case over the name ‘MAC’ in Japan

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Device mark, examination, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 06/08/2019

Trademark dispute over Shogun Emblem of the Samurai Era

In a recent appeal trial over trade…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 05/19/2019

Giorgio Armani defeated with trademark battle over V-shaped wing device

In a recent administrative trademar…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Invalidation, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 04/28/2019

PUMA Triumphs in Trademark Battle over Iconic Jumping Cat Logo

After eight years of prolonged disp…

Article 4(1)(xi), examination, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 04/06/2019

JPO decision: TESLA is dissimilarly pronounced to Tesla

In a recent appeal decision over tr…

Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Invalidation, Similarity of mark 03/10/2019

IP High Court ruling: “BULK AAA” is confusingly similar to “BULK HOMME”

On March 7, 2019, the Japan IP High…

Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 03/03/2019

Trademark Opposition: “DISCOVERY” vs. “DISCOVERER”

In a recent administrative decision…

Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 02/23/2019

Adidas: Victorious in Trademark Battle over the Trefoil logo

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, examination, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 01/05/2019

Lee unsuccessful in removing Leeao from trademark registration

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, examination, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 12/29/2018

Is GRAND HOME dissimilar or similar to GRAN HOME?

In a recent appeal trial over trade…