Trademark Opposition

Isn’t it MIRACLE?

2021年9月19日A&H Sportswear, Article 4(1)(xi), japan, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, MIRACLE, MIRACLEBODY, MIRACLESUIT, prominent portion, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarityAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

In recent administrative decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) decided TM Reg no. 6253344 for wordmark “Miracle Volume” is dissimilar to senior registered mark “MIRACLESUIT” and “MIRACLEBODY” and dismissed...

HUGO BOSS Unsuccessful in Blocking “BOSS”

2021年9月11日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), BOSS, HUGO BOSS, japan, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Rakuten, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarityAbbreviation, Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Similarity of service, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss failed in their attempt to block Japanese TM Reg no. 6218609 for word mark “BOSS” on SaaS and order processing services.

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BEYOND MEAT defeats “Beyond Meat Burger”

2021年9月5日Article 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Beyond Meat, Beyond Meat Burger, free-riding, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, malicious intention, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Composite mark, Famous mark, Katakana, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Beyond Meat Inc. and canceled TM Reg no. 6197193 for wordmark “Beyond Meat Burger” by free-riding on the business reputation of “BEYOND MEAT”.

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No confusion between WeWork and iWork

2021年8月29日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), iWork, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarity, WeWorkAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by WeWork Companies Inc. against Japanese trademark registration no. 6271212 for wordmark “iWork” by finding less likelihood of confusion with...

JPO found likelihood of confusion between SONY and SONICODE

2021年8月15日Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, invalidation trial, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, SONICODE, SONY, Trademark oppositionAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation trial, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office sided with Sony Corporation and declared invalidation of TM Registration no. 5764615 for wordmark “SONICODE” due to a likelihood of confusion with “SONY”.

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Dolce & Gabbana failed in a trademark opposition to block DolceSport

2021年8月8日Article 4(1)(xv), DOLCE, Dolce & Gabbana, Dolce Sport, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Trademark oppositionAbbreviation, Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by the Italian luxury firm, Dolce & Gabbana against trademark registration no. 6259630 for word mark “DolceSport” in class 18, 20, 22, 25, and 28 by...

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...

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...

Which to win, first to file or first to trademark?

2021年6月6日Article 4(1)(xix), Chanson cosmetics, Famous mark, First to file, First to trademark, First to use, Heritage Le Tan Pty Limited, LE TAN, Le Temps, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, unfair purposeAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xix), Composite mark, Famous mark, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

A recent JPO decision over trademark opposition for “Le Tan” will serve as a cautionary message to brand owners who intend to launch business in Japan before too long.

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