Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, examination, Famous mark, Generic term, Katakana, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 03/21/2021 JPO rejects “AIR NECKTIE” due to similarity to NIKE “AIR” The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…
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