invalidation

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 12/08/2024

COSME MUSEUM vs Cosmetic Museum

In a trademark invalidation action …

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 02/10/2024

Trademark Dispute: Chateau Mouton Rothschild vs MOUTON

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) decla…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Invalidation, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 12/18/2022

Trademark dispute: “Swan Angel” vs “ANGEL SWAN”

In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Invalidation, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 11/27/2022

A trademark dispute over ZOO

In a recent administrative decision…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Article 46, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Violation of public order 08/01/2021

To whom does “Mary Poppins” return?

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

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…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion 01/27/2018

Adidas successful in invalidating three bones device mark

In a trademark invalidation appeal,…