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Trademark dispute over Armani’s “Eagle” logo

2021年4月17日Armani, Armani Eagle, Armani logo, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Giorgio Armani, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rejected Armani’s opposition against Japanese TM Reg no. 6214148 for V-shaped device mark on apparels in class 25. [Opposition case no. 2020-900093, Gazette issued date: March 26,...

JPO Status Report 2021 – The impact of Covid-19 on Japan trademarks

2021年4月11日Accelerated examination, COVID-19, fast track examination, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, JPO Status Report, trademark application, Trademark timelineAccelerated examination, fast track examination, JPO Status ReportMasaki MIKAMI

Unquestionably, 2020 was remarkably a tough and soul-destroying year for businesses around the world. The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on every aspect of day-to-day life, including the world of business....

COCO vs COCOMIST – Decision of the Opposition Board of the Japan Patent Office

2021年4月4日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), CHANEL, COCO, COCOMIST, Famous mark, Gabrielle COCO CHANEL, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionAbbreviation, Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

Chanel handed a loss in its attempt to block Japanese trademark registration no. 6202587 for wordmark “COCOMIST” to be used on cosmetics, perfumery, fragrances, incense, and other goods in class 3.[Opposition case no....

Montblanc Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition

2021年3月28日Article 4(1)(xv), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Montblanc, montblanc professional prides, Montblanc-simplo, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by Montblanc-Simplo GmbH, Germany, against Japanese trademark registration no. 6240752 for “MONTBLANC PROFESSIONAL PRIDES” with a device mark,...

JPO rejects “AIR NECKTIE” due to similarity to NIKE “AIR”

2021年3月21日AIR, AIR NECKTIE, Appeal Board, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, NIKE, Similarity of goods, similarity of mark, Supreme Court, trademark appealAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Famous mark, Generic term, Refusal appeal, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an appeal filed by a Japanese individual who sought registration for use of the wordmark “AIR NECKTIE” on neckties in class 25 due to the similarity to NIKE “AIR.”[Appeal...

“MACSELL” for use on PC value estimation service is unlikely to cause confusion with Apple “Mac”

2021年3月13日Apple Inc., Article 4(1)(xv), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Mac, MACSELL, Trademark oppositionAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition claimed by Apple Inc. against trademark registration no. 6223514 for word mark “MACSELL” on used mobile phone, Smartphone, PC and tablet computer value estimation...

“FS12” can’t be registered due to a lack of distinctiveness

2021年3月7日Article 3(1)(v), FS12, inherent distinctiveness, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, lack of distinctiveness, trademark appeal, trademark application, very simple and common markAcquired distinctiveness, Alphabetical word, Article 3(1)(v), Inherent distinctiveness, Refusal appeal, Trademark Appeal, Trademark Examination GuidelineMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) affirmed the examiner’s refusal and decided to reject a wordmark “FS12” due to a lack of inherent distinctiveness.[Appeal case no. 2019-650019, Gazette issued date: January 29,...

Transferring Trademark Ownership in Japan

2021年2月27日Assignment, Deed of assignment, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Ownership, Request for change in ownership, Trademark ownership, Trademark registrationAssignment, Trademark Assignment, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

Trademark owners can freely sell their trademark or transfer it without any compensation. Transfers of trademark ownership happen when the owner of trademark rights is changed. Examples of when transfers of trademark...

Like a Jaguar, but not JAGUAR

2021年2月21日Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Jaguar, Jaguar Land Rover, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Like a Jaguar, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition filed by Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. against trademark registration no. 6244325 for word mark “Like a Jaguar” on cosmetics and other goods in class 3 by finding...

Ariana Grande Loses Trademark Opposition at Japan Patent Office

2021年2月14日ARIANA, ARIANA GRANDE, Arianna, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, GrandAri, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionAbbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Name of a living individual, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition filed by GrandAri Inc., the owner of a trademark “ARIANA GRANDE”, against TM Reg no. 6202585 for wordmark “Arianna” to be used on cosmetics by finding...

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