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…