Calvin Klein defeated with trademark battle over “CK”

, , , , Abbreviation, Acquired distinctiveness, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an
opposition by Calvin Klein Trademark Trust, a well-known name in fashion, who
claimed “CK” device mark is likely to cause confusion with Calvin Klein when
used on various...