Device mark

Failed trademark opposition by Disney over a 3-circle silhouette

2021年11月14日Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Disney, Famous mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, mickey mouse, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition 3 circle silhouette mickeyArticle 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition filed by Disney Enterprises, Inc. against TM Reg no. 6303837 for a composite mark containing a three-round device due to a low degree of...

Failed Opposition by Longines over Winged Hourglass logo mark

2021年10月17日Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Longines, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, Winged hourglassArticle 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Benefits, Device mark, Famous mark, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by Swiss luxury watchmaker, Longines Watch Co., Francillon Ltd., against Japanese trademark registration no. 6165986 by finding dissimilarity to...

LV Damier pattern is unenforceable TM right against traditional Japanese checkered pattern

2021年10月10日Advisory Opinion, Article 26(1)(vi), Article 28, Article 3(1)(vi), Damier, Hantei, Ichimatsu, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Louis Vuitton, Moyo, PatternAdvisory Opinion, Article 26(1)(vi), Article 28, Article 3(1)(vi), Device mark, Famous mark, Hantei, Inherent distinctiveness, Invalidation trial, Similarity of markMasaki MIKAMI

In an advisory opinion on trademark dispute over world-famous “Damier’s pattern”, the Japan Patent Office did not side with LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER. [Case no. 2020-695001, Gazette issued date: September 24,...

Hummel scores win in a trademark dispute over Chevron

2021年7月11日Article 8(1), Chevron, first-to-file principle, Hummel, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Trademark oppositionArticle 8(1), Device mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

Hummel gained a victory in a trademark opposition against Japanese TM registration no. 6190746 for sixfold chevron right device mark due to a conflict with Hummel Chevron.[Opposition case no. 2020-90007, Gazette issued...

Failed Trademark Opposition by Ferrari over Prancing Horse Logo

2021年7月4日Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Ferrari, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Prancing horse logo, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari S.p.A. against Japanese trademark registration no. 6261005 by finding less likelihood of...

Glenfiddich Wins Trademark Dispute Over Deer Design

2021年5月30日Article 4(1)(xi), Black Forest, Deer design, Glenfiddich, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, similarity of mark, Stag head, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, who fought against trademark registration for the BLACK FOREST composite mark in class 33 due to close resemblance...

IP High Court affirmed TM infringement in favor of Wenger over cross design

2021年5月2日Article 4(1)(i), Article 4(1)(iv), backpacks, CROSS, IP High Court, Japan Trademark Law, Swiss, Swiss flag, SWISSWIN, Tokyo District Court, trademark infringement, WEGNER, WEGNER CROSSArticle 4(1)(i), Article 4(1)(iv), Device mark, IP High Court, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Tokyo District Court, Trademark Examination Guideline, trademark infringementMasaki MIKAMI

On April 21, 2021, the Japan IP High Court affirmed the Tokyo District Court’s decision in favor of Wenger S.A. and ruled to dismiss the appeal brought by TravelPlus International who was sentenced for trademark...

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 Registration1 CommentMasaki 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,...

Chanel isn’t Gonna Getcha

2021年1月31日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), CHANEL, Chanel logo, Chanel monogram, Famous mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Similarity of goods, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition1 CommentMasaki MIKAMI

Chanel lost in its attempt to block Japanese Trademark Registration No. 6160592 for a composite mark consisting of words “GONNA GETCHA” combined with a design made of two inverted and interlocked “G”.[Opposition...

Mercedes-Benz StarParts vs Star-Parts

2021年1月3日Article 4(1)(xi), Mercedes Benz, similarity of mark, StarParts, trademark appealAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Refusal appeal, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

In an administrative decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) held the “Mercedes-Benz Star Parts” with a car device mark is dissimilar to the “Star-Parts” word mark.[Appeal case no. 2020-650009, Gazette issued...

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