Similarity of mark

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 04/15/2023

Trademark case: Wilson vs Werwilson

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 04/09/2023

Dolce & Gabbana Unsuccessful in Blocking Trademark “Ms. dolce”

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 04/02/2023

VISA lost in a bid to oppose AIR VISA

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismi…

Acquired distinctiveness, Device mark, Famous mark, infringement, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Three dimensional mark, Tokyo district court, Trade dress, trademark infringement, Unfair Competition Law 03/26/2023

Hermes Wins Birkin & Kelly Bag’s 3D Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

On March 9, 2023, the Tokyo Distric…

Article 4(1)(xi), Device mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 03/18/2023

Harvey Ball wins trademark opposition over the double-eyed smiley face

In a recent administrative decision…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 03/12/2023

Johnson’s baby vs. JOHANSON bebis

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did n…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 03/04/2023

Slim Chickens Fails to Secure Trademark in Japan

The JPO dismissed an opposition cla…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, examination, Famous mark, Letter of Protest, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark 02/25/2023

Letter of Protest protects PUMA from Free-rider

The JPO examiner raised her objecti…

Article 4(1)(vi), Famous mark, IP High Court, Opposition, Similarity of mark, Trademark Examination Guideline 01/29/2023

“OLYMPIAD vs OLYMBEER” trademark battle

The Japan IP High Court reversed a …

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, similarity of service 01/15/2023

Failed trademark opposition by Volkswagen: POLO vs. QOLO

On December 28, 2022, the JPO Oppos…