Dot Makes Wordmark Dissimilar
In a trademark dispute pertinent to…
similarity of service
JPO found Italian word “Panetteria” distinctive in relation to restaurant service
In a recent administrative decision…
Japan IP High Court ruled “AZURE” is unregistrable due to “AZULE”
On December 23, 2020, the Japan IP …
iPad vs MI PAD
JPO sided with Apple Inc. in a disp…
Google’s Trademark Battle over Street View
The Opposition Board of the Japan P…
Failed Opposition by ESPRIT against trademark registration “ESPRIT SELECTION”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
Economic Forum Trademark Dispute
World Economic Forum, the Internati…
Is “MAHARAJA” a generic term in relation to Indian restaurants?
On July 8, 2020, the Japan IP High …
Empire Steak House loses to trademark its restaurant name in Japan IP High Court battle
On December 26, 2019, the Japan IP …
Facebook Victory in Battle Over “F” icon
In a recent administrative decision…