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OKLOK vs OKLOCK

2020年4月25日Article 4(1)(vi), Dissimilarity of mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, OKLOCK, OKLOK, similarity of mark, trademark appeal, trademark applicationArticle 4(1)(xi), Refusal appeal, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

In a trademark dispute, similarity between “OKLOK” and “OKLOCK”, the Appeal Board of the Japan Patent Office found both marks dissimilar and reversed examiner’s rejection.[Appeal case no. 2019-16781, Gazette...

KUMAMON triumphs over bear mascot trademark battle

2020年3月7日Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, invalidation trial, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Kumamon, Likelihood of confusion, macsotArticle 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Invalidation trial, Likelihood of confusionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Kumamon and declared invalidation of trademark registration no. 5997141 for a bear-like design mark due to a likelihood of confusion with Kumamon. [Invalidation case no....

Trademark dispute over Shogun Emblem of the Samurai Era

2019年6月8日Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), edo shogunate, family crest, Japan Trademark Law, samurai, shogun, shogun emblem, Tokugawa, tokugawa crest, tokugawa museum, tokugawa shogunate, trademark appeal, trefoil awoiArticle 4(1)(vi), Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Geographical indication, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent appeal trial over trademark dispute, the Trademark Appeal Board within the Japan Patent Office (JPO) overturned the Examiner’s determination and held that a combination mark with Tokugawa crest image and literal elements written in...

Partial revision of the Japan Trademark Law in force on May 27, 2019

2019年5月26日Article 31(1), Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(2), Famous mark, Non-exclusive license, Revision of trademark law, trademark licenseArticle 31, Article 4(1)(vi), Article 4(2), Famous mark, New Trademark LawMasaki MIKAMI

Partial revision of the Japan Trademark Law which aims to amend the Article 31 (1) was promulgated on May 17, 2019 and takes effect on May 27, 2019.

Non-exclusive license for famous mark owned by public...

Trademark race for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games

2018年9月29日Article 4(1)(vi), OLYMPIC, Olympic Rings, Olympic symbolArticle 4(1)(vi), Device mark, Famous mark, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

The Appeal Board of Japan Patent Office (JPO) refused Trademark Application No. 2016-85559 for a device mark consisting of metallic rings on goods of metallic fishing nets in class 6 on the ground of conflict with Article 4(1)(vi) of the Japan...