“PIKA-Q” is unlikely to confuse with a well-known iconic mascot name, “PIKACHU”
Opposition Board of the Japan Paten…
Nintendo sues go-kart company over copyright infringement and disputes over “MariCar” trademark
Copyright infringement lawsu…
JPO eventually allowed registration of color marks since commencement of Non-Traditional trademark application in 2015
On March 1st, 2017, the JPO announc…
JPO aims to encourage fast track examination to users’ benefit
On February 6, 2017, the Japan Pate…
3D shape of plastic clip bag closure is registrable due to acquired distinctiveness
Appeal Board of the JPO admitted to…
ETRO was defeated with a trademark opposition over famous Pegasus emblem
The Opposition Board of JPO decided…
What happens to junior application filed by trademark registration owner for the same mark designating the same goods/services?
The Trademark Law does not contain …
New statutory damages for trademark infringement
The Japanese Government promulgated…
How to avoid a descriptive mark from being refused by JPO
The trademark law prohibits any mar…
IP High Court ruled a commonly used shape of package is incapable of serving as a source indicator
On December 22, 2016, the IP High C…