Article 4(1)(vi)

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Olympic Lose Trademark Race with Olimple

In a trademark opposition disputing…

Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 03/07/2020

KUMAMON triumphs over bear mascot trademark battle

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided…

Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), composite, Composite mark, Device mark, examination, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 06/08/2019

Trademark dispute over Shogun Emblem of the Samurai Era

In a recent appeal trial over trade…

Article 31, Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(2), Famous mark, New Trademark Law 05/26/2019

Partial revision of the Japan Trademark Law in force on May 27, 2019

Partial revision of the Japan Trade…

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…