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Article 3(1)(vi), Device mark, Inherent distinctiveness, Refusal appeal, Trademark Appeal 06/12/2026

Does Pictogram Play a Role in Identifying Commercial Origin?

While the examiner found a lack of …

Article 4(1)(xi), Refusal appeal, similarity of goods, Trademark Appeal 05/29/2026

JPO Finds Game Software Similar to Computers and Display Monitors for Trademark Purposes

In a recent appeal decision, the Ja…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Likelihood of confusion, Refusal appeal, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 03/07/2026

Two words arranged in two lines with different fonts are considered in their entirety, the JPO says

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…

Article 3(1)(iii), Inherent distinctiveness, Refusal appeal, Trademark Appeal 02/14/2026

OneClick is not descriptive in relation to computer software, JPO says

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) overt…

Article 3(1)(vi), Device mark, Inherent distinctiveness, Trademark Appeal 01/03/2026

SERAPIAN Successful in Registering iconic MOSAICO braided pattern as trademark

Posted on2026年1月3日AuthorMasaki MIKA…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 09/20/2025

JPO decision: Gem Queen is Not Confusable with QUEEN for gems

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) disaf…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service, Trademark Appeal 03/08/2025

Porsche Successful in Registration of Composite Mark “PCA”

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rever…

abbreviation, alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Name of a living individual, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 09/22/2024

“Uber Finish” Causes No likelihood of confusion with “Uber”?

In an appeal trial against the exam…