Who shall be a legitimate owner of smiley face mark?
In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …
JPO cancelled “UMBROID” due to a likelihood of confusion with an English sporting goods brand “Umbro”
The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…
“AI inside” is unlikely to be associated with INTEL
In a recent decision, the Oppositio…
Apple failed to block Swatch’s attempt to acquire the trademark for Steve Jobs’ catchphrase ‘one more thing’
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch’s…
How to search for well-known marks in Japan
In Japan, the trademark law allows …
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…
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…