Cancellation trial

Cancellation trial, Invalidation, Opposition, Refusal appeal, Trademark Appeal 05/15/2026

Revised JPO Trial and Appeal Procedures

On May 21, 2026, amendments to the …

Article 53, Cancellation trial, Famous mark, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 10/13/2018

Japan IP High Court: Cancellation of trademark right due to inappropriate use by licensee

The IP High Court ruled on Septembe…