trademark squatter

Article 4(1)(vii), Bad faith, Famous mark, Invalidation, Violation of public order 12/20/2025

JPO Found Trademark Squatter Liable for Disobeying Public Order

In a trademark dispute regarding th…

Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Bad faith, Famous mark, IP High Court, Likelihood of confusion, trademark infringement, Unfair Competition Law, Violation of public order 03/22/2025

Trademark Squatter Seeking to Ruin Luxury Brand with Obscene Language

In May 2022, the Japan IP High Cour…