Similarity of goods

Trademark Dispute over “RED HOT”

2021年7月24日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), FRANK'S REDHOT, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Likelihood of confusion, REDHOT, Similarity of goods, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Katakana, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed trademark opposition against wordmark “REDHOT” written in Katakana character opposed by The French's Food Company LLC who owns senior trademark “REDHOT” and “FRANK’S...

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...

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...

Trademark Similarity: APLAY vs applay

2021年5月15日APLAY, applay, Article 4(1)(xi), Dissimilarity of mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, similarity of mark, trademark, trademark appeal, trademark similarityAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), compound mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Appeal, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

In a trademark dispute pertinent to the similarity between “APLAY” and “applay”, the Appeal Board of the Japan Patent Office found both marks dissimilar and reversed the examiner’s rejection.[Appeal case no....

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,...

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...

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...

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