LV Damier pattern is unenforceable TM right against traditional Japanese checkered pattern

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In an advisory opinion on trademark dispute over world-famous “Damier’s pattern”, the Japan Patent Office did not side with LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER. [Case no. 2020-695001, Gazette issued date: September 24,...

Luis Vuitton victory in trademark battle for remake use

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In a trademark battle involving famous Louis Vuitton Monogram for remake use, the Japan IP High Court ruled in favor of Louis Vuitton and ordered appellant to pay 1.7 million JP-Yen for damages on October 23, 2018.

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