Article 4(1)(x)

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 11/14/2021

Failed trademark opposition by Disney over a 3-circle silhouette

In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/07/2021

Huda Kattan failed to take back trademark HUDABEAUTY

In a trademark opposition against T…

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, trademark infringement 10/23/2021

Famous mark Protection under Trademark Law

Japan is a rigid “first-to-file” ju…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 10/17/2021

Failed Opposition by Longines over Winged Hourglass logo mark

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 08/15/2021

JPO found likelihood of confusion between SONY and SONICODE

The Japan Patent Office sided with …

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 04/17/2021

Trademark dispute over Armani’s “Eagle” logo

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rejec…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Cancellation trial, Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 10/04/2020

Coffee Trademark Battle

Colombian Coffee Federation (FNC) f…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Generic term, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 08/02/2020

Is “You Tuber” a source indicator of Google?

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) recen…

Accelerated examination, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 12/29/2019

Happiness Diamond makes Chopard Happy Diamonds unhappy

Swiss manufacturer and retailer of …

Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 08/18/2018

Google victorious in trademark dispute for YouTube icon

The Trial Board of Japan Patent Off…