JAPAN TRADEMARK REVIEW – ページ 38 – Latest news & updates for trademarks in Japan

Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 11/17/2018

“Teddy Bear” versus “Rose Teddy Bear”

The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…

Article 4(1)(xi), examination, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/10/2018

Trademark dispute for XXXX

In a recent trademark appeal trial …

damage, Device mark, Famous mark, infringement, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Unfair Competition Law 11/04/2018

Luis Vuitton victory in trademark battle for remake use

In a trademark battle involving fam…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 4(1)(xix), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Invalidation, Similarity of mark 10/28/2018

Trademark Dispute over Pendant Lamp Shade

In a decision to the invalidation t…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 10/19/2018

Apple successful in a trademark opposition to block “PriPhone”

Apple Inc. achieved a victory over …

Article 53, Cancellation trial, Famous mark, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 10/13/2018

Japan IP High Court: Cancellation of trademark right due to inappropriate use by licensee

The IP High Court ruled on Septembe…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 10/06/2018

Apple Inc. Lost Trademark Opposition to “SMAPPLE” in Japan

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…

Article 4(1)(vi), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark 09/29/2018

Trademark race for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Of…

Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Opposition 09/22/2018

ROLEX Unsuccessful in Trademark Battle Over Crown Logo

In a recent trademark decision, the…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Famous mark, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 09/15/2018

IP High Court: “VANSNEAKER” is confusingly similar to famous “VANS” sneakers

The IP High Court ruled on August 2…