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Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xvi), Article 4(1)(xvii), Famous mark, Geographical indication, Opposition, Violation of public order 07/12/2025

JPO Finds trademark “yes no champagne” for wines with the protected appellation of origin “Champagne” registrable even if owned by Japanese company.

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(2), Bad faith, compound mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, IP High Court, Trademark assignment, Violation of public order 04/06/2025

End of the TOKYO 2020 Olympic emblem dispute

On March 12, 2025, the Japan IP Hig…