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On August 1, 2019, the Japan Patent…
Japan Trademark Law
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Trademark Opposition: “iPhone” versus “SAIPHONE”
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The Japan IP High Court Finds “EQ” Entitled to Trademark Registration Belonging to Mercedes Benz
On July 3, 2019, the Japan IP High …
Nintendo loses trademark fight over “Switch” name in Japan
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rende…
Apple Inc. Defeated in Trademark case over the name ‘MAC’ in Japan
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Trademark dispute over Shogun Emblem of the Samurai Era
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION BOURBON LOSES TRADEMARK OPPOSITION
In a recent decision, the Japan Pat…