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Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 02/23/2020

Trademark Battle – PUMA vs KUMA

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) decid…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Violation of public order 08/25/2019

PUMA’s Fight Against Logo Parody

On August 1, 2019, the Japan Patent…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Figurative mark, Invalidation, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Violation of public order 04/28/2019

PUMA Triumphs in Trademark Battle over Iconic Jumping Cat Logo

After eight years of prolonged disp…

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…