JPO

Accelerated examination, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xvii), Famous mark, Invalidation, Violation of public order 12/17/2017

JPO decided to invalidate the word mark “Bord’or” in relation to wines

In a decision to the invalidation t…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Figurative mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Violation of public order 12/10/2017

Starbucks Trademark Dispute Brewing Over Bull Pulu Tapioca Logo

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has r…

Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition 10/29/2017

Mattel failed in a trademark opposition to block “Salon BARBIES”

JPO dismissed an opposition by Matt…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Violation of public order 10/21/2017

ENRICO COVERI failed to remove “COVERI” from trademark registration

The Opposition Board of Japan Paten…

Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(3), Article 3(2), Madrid Protocol, Three dimensional mark 10/14/2017

It is just a 3D shape of electronic baccarat shoe, or trademark?

In a lawsuit disputing adequacy of …

Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Opposition 06/11/2017

Famous sportswear brand “PUMA” unsuccessful in setting aside registration of “KUMA” mark

In a recent Japan trademark opposit…