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…
New Standard Characters in trademark registration
When applying to register a tradema…
Cancellation of Trademark Registration Filed with Malicious Intent
The Opposition Board of JPO declare…
First to file rule – How to solve a conflict filed on the same date
The Japan Trademark Law follows “fi…
Changes in Amounts of Individual Fees for Japan: Madrid Protocol
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has d…
Can Slogans be Trademarks?
Properly marketed slogans, product …
The Appeal Board overruled examiner decision to negate inherent distinctiveness of a mark consisting of landscape painting.
Applied mark consists of a landscap…
The IP High Court ruled registered mark “KIRIN” is used independently regardless of promotional campaign named as “KIRIN Plus-i”
On November 7, 2016, the IP High Co…
YouTube social icon serves to function as a source indicator of hosting service via internet due to inherent distinctiveness.
On September 23, the Appeal Board a…
“ROYAL PRESTIGE NEO” is decided similar to “ROYAL PRESTIGE” (JPO Appeal No. 2015-5083)
The Appeal Board of the JPO decided…