dissimilarity of mark

Article 4(1)(vii), 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 06/05/2026

Trademark Dispute: PINGU vs pingu・pongu

In a recent opposition decision, th…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark 04/18/2026

JPO Decision: No Likelihood of Confusion with Lacoste Crocodile Logo

In a trademark dispute arguing simi…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Name of a living individual, Opposition, Similarity of mark 12/25/2021

DIOR Failed to Cancel Trademark “DIORLV”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 04/25/2020

OKLOK vs OKLOCK

In a trademark dispute, similarity …