Bacardi failed in an attempt to oppose bat design mark
In a recent trademark opposition, t…
“F1 HEATER” was cancelled due to a likelihood of confusion with “F1” when used on electric heaters
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
JPO concluded a famous smart phone cover glass brand “Gorilla Glass” is unlikely to cause confusion with “2.5D Gorilla Glass 3” when used on bracelets, personal ornaments, and jewelery
In a trademark opposition between C…
IP High Court ruled trademark “SeaGull-LC” is deemed similar to “SEAGULL”
In a dispute regarding similarity b…
JPO decided trademark “WHITNEY HOUSTON” is descriptive when used on music recordings
In a recent appeal decision, the Ja…
JPO permits registration of trademark “Re+Cell” by denying similarity to a word mark “ReCell”
In a dispute over trademark similar…
American heavy metal band, METALLICA failed in an opposition against trademark METALICA
In a recent Japan trademark opposit…
TM Cancellation – Violation of public order based on high levels of consumer recognition in China
In an opposition claimed by Advance…
Japan TM applications rose by 9.9 % to 161,859 in 2016 for fourth straight year
New trademark applications filed to…
Famous sportswear brand “PUMA” unsuccessful in setting aside registration of “KUMA” mark
In a recent Japan trademark opposit…