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JPO registers PUERTA DEL SOL as trademark

2020年2月15日Article 3(1)(iii), geographical indication, inherent distinctiveness, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, PUERTA DEL SOLArticle 3(1)(iii), Geographical indication, Inherent distinctiveness, Refusal appeal, Trademark Examination GuidelineMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent appeal decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) overturned examiner’s refusal and decided to register trademark “PUERTA DEL SOL” in connection with jewels, accessories, clothing and other goods of class...

Is “VEGAS” an abbreviation for Las Vegas, or a source indicator?

2019年9月15日Article 3(1)(iii), geographical indication, Japan Trademark Law, Las Vegas, Trademark opposition, VEGASAbbreviation, Article 3(1)(iii), Geographical indication, Inherent distinctiveness, Trademark Examination Guideline, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

In a trademark opposition disputing over abbreviation for ‘Las Vegas’, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) decided the term “VEGAS” shall be distinctive in connection with a service of providing amusement facilities...

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION BOURBON LOSES TRADEMARK OPPOSITION

2019年5月3日Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xvi), BOURBON, bourbon whiskey, geographical indication, Kentucky, ROYCE, ROYCE' BOURBON, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xvi), Composite mark, Geographical indication, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) has dismissed the opposition filed by Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), a US non-profit organization which represents the interests of producers and traders of spirit...