JPY 71 Million Damages Award Against Design Copycat of BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE

, , , , , Acquired distinctiveness, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Trade dress, Unfair Competition Prevention ActMasaki MIKAMI

In a civil legal battle involving design copycat of luxurious “BAO BAO” bags designed by ISSEY MIYAKE, a Japanese fashion designer, the Tokyo District Court sided with ISSEY MIYAKE and found infringement under the...