Likelihood of confusion

Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Opposition, similarity of goods 06/24/2017

American heavy metal band, METALLICA failed in an opposition against trademark METALICA

In a recent Japan trademark opposit…

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…