Trademark Dispute: PINGU vs pingu・pongu
In a recent opposition decision, th…
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ARC’TERYX Unsuccessful Trademark Opposition against “Arcsilk”
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
JPO Decision: No Likelihood of Confusion with Lacoste Crocodile Logo
In a trademark dispute arguing simi…
MARKS IP successfully assists “European Sugar Cone” with proving acquired distinctiveness as a trademark for ice cream in Japan
In an administrative appeal, the Ja…
Trademark Dispute: RUBIK CUBE vs RUBiK Pi
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
Ziploc Ribbon, Ziploc, or Ribbon?
In an appeal concerning the similar…
JPO Found Trademark Squatter Liable for Disobeying Public Order
In a trademark dispute regarding th…
Samsung Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition against BEAT GALAXY
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…
MONSTER STRIKE vs MONSTER ENERGY
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…
IP High Court ruling: STARBUCKS vs STARBOSS
The Japan IP High Court did not sid…