JAPAN TRADEMARK REVIEW – ページ 30 – Latest news & updates for trademarks in Japan

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Madrid Protocol, Three dimensional mark 10/14/2017

It is just a 3D shape of electronic baccarat shoe, or trademark?

In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Article 8(1), Famous mark, Opposition 10/07/2017

V&W is unlikely to cause confusion with VW emblem

In a recent trademark opposition in…

Non-Traditional trademark, Sound mark 09/30/2017

JPO announces its first decision to register sound trademark solely consisting of sound element

On September 26, 2017, the Japan Pa…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 09/23/2017

SISLEY, French luxury beauty brand, failed in a trademark opposition against the mark “SISLOY”

In a recent decision, the Oppositio…

Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark 09/16/2017

Who shall be a legitimate owner of smiley face mark?

In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 09/09/2017

JPO cancelled “UMBROID” due to a likelihood of confusion with an English sporting goods brand “Umbro”

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Standard character 09/02/2017

“AI inside” is unlikely to be associated with INTEL

In a recent decision, the Oppositio…

alphabetical name, Article 3(1), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Catch phrase, Composite mark, Famous mark, Intent to use, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Opposition, Violation of public order 08/26/2017

Apple failed to block Swatch’s attempt to acquire the trademark for Steve Jobs’ catchphrase ‘one more thing’

The Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s…

defensive mark, Famous mark 08/18/2017

How to search for well-known marks in Japan

In Japan, the trademark law allows …

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 08/12/2017

SKY ROVER is unlikely to cause confusion with LAND ROVER when used on wallets, school bags, handbags and trunks

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…