Johnson’s baby vs. JOHANSON bebis
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did not side with Johnson & Johnson in trademark opposition who sought cance Read More …
Slim Chickens Fails to Secure Trademark in Japan
The JPO dismissed an opposition claimed by Slim Chickens Holdings LLC, a US fast-casual restaurant chain that Read More …
Letter of Protest protects PUMA from Free-rider
The JPO examiner raised her objection on the ground that TM App no. 2022-76159 for the stylized mark “SHIBA” w Read More …
Tragic End of Trademark Challenge for Louboutin
In a series of Louboutin’s legal challenge to claim exclusive right over red soles, the Japan IP High Court, o Read More …
JPO Decision: the Volkswagen Beetle 3D shape Lacks Distinctiveness
The JPO Appeal Board affirmed the examiner’s rejection and decided to refuse IR no. 1379178 for the 3D shape o Read More …
IP High Court Rules Lego 3D Figure Mark Unregistrable
The Japan IP High Court dismissed an appeal brought by Lego Juris A/S and affirmed the Japan Patent Office (JP Read More …
“OLYMPIAD vs OLYMBEER” trademark battle
The Japan IP High Court reversed a decision of the JPO that canceled the OLYMBEER mark due to its similarity t Read More …
Louboutin 2nd Defeat in Litigation over Red Soles
By order of December 26, 2022, the IP High Court ruled to dismiss an appeal taken by Louboutin against the Tok Read More …