Similarity of mark

abbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), composite, Composite mark, compound mark, Descriptive mark, Distinctiveness, IP High Court, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 06/20/2020

Japan IP High Court sided with Apple Inc. in “CORE ML” trademark dispute

On May 20, 2020, the Japan IP High …

Article 4(1)(xi), examination, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 06/06/2020

LEPUS vs. LEPS

In an appeal decision, the Japan Pa…

Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, examination, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 05/31/2020

JPO decided “Antithesis” dissimilar to a mark consisting of it and other eight terms placed in 9 rows

In an administrative appeal disputi…

Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), compound mark, Distinctiveness, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Opposition, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 05/03/2020

HERMES scores victory in trademark battle over KELLY

In a trademark opposition at the Ja…

alphabetical name, Article 4(1)(xi), similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal 04/25/2020

OKLOK vs OKLOCK

In a trademark dispute, similarity …

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)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Invalidation, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of goods, Similarity of mark 08/03/2019

Patagonia Victorious in Trademark Battle

The Trial Board of Japan Patent Off…