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Dot Makes Wordmark Dissimilar

2021年8月22日.NEXT, Article 4(1)(xi), Dot, Examiner, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, JPO, NEXT, similarity of mark, trademark appeal, trademark similarityAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Madrid Protocol, Similarity of mark, Similarity of service, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

In a trademark dispute pertinent to the similarity between “.NEXT” and “NEXT”, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) found both marks dissimilar and reversed examiner’s rejection.

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JPO Annual Report 2021

2021年7月18日Annual report, FA Pendency, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, JPO, Total Pendency, Trademark prosecutionAnnual report, JPO Announcement, Madrid Protocol, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) released its 2021 Annual Report (in Japanese only) on July 14, 2021, which contain informative figures and statistics relating to IP applications in Japan and on all other activities of the...

Coronavirus vs the Tokyo Olympic Games

2021年5月9日coronavirus, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, OLYMPIC, TOKYO 2020, Tokyo Olympic, trademark applicationAnnual report, JPO Announcement, Madrid ProtocolMasaki MIKAMI

With fewer than 80 days to go until the Tokyo Olympics, Japan just extended a state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo until May 31, 2021, to stem a surge in coronavirus cases.

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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...

El Clasico Scores a Goal in Trademark Race

2020年12月6日Article 3(1)(iii), Article 4(1)(xvi), El Clasico, FC Barcelona, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, lack of distinctiveness, LaLiga, Real Madrid, trademark appealArticle 3(1)(iii), Article 4(1)(xvi), Generic term, Inherent distinctiveness, Madrid Protocol, Refusal appealMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) overturned the examiner’s refusal and decided to register the “El Clasico” mark in connection with sporting activities, production of sports events, sports information services, and...

Fast Track Trademark Examination – Japan Patent Office

2020年3月29日Accelerated examination, fast track examination, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, nice classificationAccelerated examination, fast track examination, Madrid Protocol, New type of trademark, Trademark Examination GuidelineMasaki MIKAMI

At present, applicant will wait at least 12 months from when trademark is filed until it becomes registered by the Japan Patent Office (JPO).

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Empire Steak House loses to trademark its restaurant name in Japan IP High Court battle

2020年1月12日Article 4(1)(xi), EMPIRE, EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE, IP High Court, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Supreme CourtArticle 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, IP High Court, Madrid Protocol, Refusal appeal, Similarity of mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

On December 26, 2019, the Japan IP High
Court ruled to uphold a rejection by the Japan Patent Office (JPO) to International
Registration no. 1351134 for the mark “EMPIRE STEAK HOUSE” in class 43 due to a
conflict with...

Porsche wins trademark protection for “911”

2019年10月6日911, Acquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(v), Article 3(2), Japan Trademark Law, PORSCHEAcquired distinctiveness, Article 3(1)(v), Famous mark, Inherent distinctiveness, Madrid Protocol, Refusal appealMasaki MIKAMI

Porsche, a German sports car maker, has recently won trademark protection for its widely known three-digit code “911” in Japan.[Appeal case no. 2018-650044]

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Serapian Loses Trademark Opposition against S device mark

2019年1月20日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Japan Trademark Law, Stefano Serapian, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Italian-based fashion house Stefano Serapian S.r.l., known for its briefcases, handbags and purses opposed the registration in Japan of the trademark S logo owned by the Japanese company, Kabushiki Kaisha...

ROLEX Unsuccessful in Trademark Battle Over Crown Logo

2018年9月22日Article 4(1)(xv), Likelihood of confusion, Rolex, Rolex crown, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Trademark Opposition5 CommentsMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent trademark decision, the Opposition Board of Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition against IR no. 1263679 filed by Rolex SA, Swiss manufacturer of luxurious watches, based on the iconic Rolex crown.

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