JPO admits “TE’ CON MIEL” is distinctive in relation to tea
In a recent trademark opposition, t…
Apple Inc. failed in a trademark opposition to block “Apple Assist Center”
The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…
Adidas successful in invalidating three bones device mark
In a trademark invalidation appeal,…
JPO refused to register word mark “ROMEO GIGLI” due to lack of consent from Italian fashion designer
In a recent decision, the Appeal Bo…
IP High Court admitted high reputation of Red Bull mark in relation to automobiles as well
In a lawsuit disputing similarity o…
Royal Copenhagen successful in removing FLORA DANICA on bags and apparels
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
How can a combination of descriptive words become a source indicator?
In a recent decision, the Appeal Bo…
How to remove senior registered mark in an effective manner
How to remove trademark registratio…
JPO decided to invalidate the word mark “Bord’or” in relation to wines
In a decision to the invalidation t…
Starbucks Trademark Dispute Brewing Over Bull Pulu Tapioca Logo
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has r…