JPO found “Pitta” dissimilar to “PITTA MASK”
In an administrative decision on Ja…
Trademark Appeal
JPO Decision: Trademark “Dear U plus” dissimilar to “dear U”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) overt…
Top 10 Trademark News in Japan, 2024
As the year 2024 comes to an end, i…
No Green Light to Kawasaki Green Color Mark
On November 15, 2024, Kawasaki Heav…
Japan IP High Court gives Green Light to 3D “Godzilla” shape as Trademark
On October 30, 2024, the Japan IP H…
“Uber Finish” Causes No likelihood of confusion with “Uber”?
In an appeal trial against the exam…
JPO found “Arounds” dissimilar to “AROUND” as trademark
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…
Trademark dispute: “Ⓗ REWARDS” vs “REWARDS”
In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…
JPO decision: “PENINSULA HILLS” unlikely to cause confusion with “The Peninsula”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…
Cobra Golf Scores Win in an Attempt to Register Mark “MIM”
In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…