Article 4(1)(viii)

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xvi), Article 4(1)(xvii), Famous mark, Geographical indication, Opposition, Violation of public order 07/12/2025

JPO Finds trademark “yes no champagne” for wines with the protected appellation of origin “Champagne” registrable even if owned by Japanese company.

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Name of a living individual, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 09/22/2024

“Uber Finish” Causes No likelihood of confusion with “Uber”?

In an appeal trial against the exam…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(viii), Composite mark, Famous mark, Name of a living individual, Opposition, Violation of public order 07/27/2024

Trademark dispute over Chandler Bats

In a trademark opposition contestin…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 06/23/2024

SpaceX Scores Win in Trademark Invalidation Action

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided…

Article 4(1)(viii), Letter of consent, Name of a living individual, Trademark Appeal, Trademark Examination Guideline 12/03/2023

Is Mr. Benjamin Brown around?

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 10/29/2023

ANYTIME FITNESS Unsuccessful Opposition against “anytime 24” mark in relation to fitness service

On October 17, 2023, the Japan Pate…

Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(4), examination, JPO Announcement, Letter of consent, Name of a living individual, New Trademark Law 06/18/2023

Japan: Trademark Law Revision Act promulgated on June 14, 2023

The Japan Trademark Law Revision Ac…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 04/09/2023

Dolce & Gabbana Unsuccessful in Blocking Trademark “Ms. dolce”

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(viii), Composite mark, Famous mark, Name of a living individual, Opposition 10/08/2022

How to prevent registration of your business name by others

On September 29, 2022, the Japan Pa…

Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/28/2022

Unsuccessful opposition against LEGOHAIR

On August 3, 2022, the JPO Oppositi…