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Failed Opposition by Longines over Winged Hourglass logo mark

2021年10月17日Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Longines, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, Winged hourglassArticle 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Benefits, Device mark, Famous mark, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by Swiss luxury watchmaker, Longines Watch Co., Francillon Ltd., against Japanese trademark registration no. 6165986 by finding dissimilarity to...

Isn’t it MIRACLE?

2021年9月19日A&H Sportswear, Article 4(1)(xi), japan, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, MIRACLE, MIRACLEBODY, MIRACLESUIT, prominent portion, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarityAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

In recent administrative decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) decided TM Reg no. 6253344 for wordmark “Miracle Volume” is dissimilar to senior registered mark “MIRACLESUIT” and “MIRACLEBODY” and dismissed...

HUGO BOSS Unsuccessful in Blocking “BOSS”

2021年9月11日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), BOSS, HUGO BOSS, japan, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Rakuten, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarityAbbreviation, Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Similarity of service, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss failed in their attempt to block Japanese TM Reg no. 6218609 for word mark “BOSS” on SaaS and order processing services.

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BEYOND MEAT defeats “Beyond Meat Burger”

2021年9月5日Article 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Beyond Meat, Beyond Meat Burger, free-riding, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, malicious intention, similarity of mark, trademark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xix), Bad faith, Composite mark, Famous mark, Katakana, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Beyond Meat Inc. and canceled TM Reg no. 6197193 for wordmark “Beyond Meat Burger” by free-riding on the business reputation of “BEYOND MEAT”.

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No confusion between WeWork and iWork

2021年8月29日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), iWork, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, trademark similarity, WeWorkAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by WeWork Companies Inc. against Japanese trademark registration no. 6271212 for wordmark “iWork” by finding less likelihood of confusion with...

Dot Makes Wordmark Dissimilar

2021年8月22日.NEXT, Article 4(1)(xi), Dot, Examiner, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, JPO, NEXT, similarity of mark, trademark appeal, trademark similarityAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Madrid Protocol, Similarity of mark, Similarity of service, Trademark AppealMasaki MIKAMI

In a trademark dispute pertinent to the similarity between “.NEXT” and “NEXT”, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) found both marks dissimilar and reversed examiner’s rejection.

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JPO found likelihood of confusion between SONY and SONICODE

2021年8月15日Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, invalidation trial, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, SONICODE, SONY, Trademark oppositionAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Invalidation trial, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office sided with Sony Corporation and declared invalidation of TM Registration no. 5764615 for wordmark “SONICODE” due to a likelihood of confusion with “SONY”.

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Failed Trademark Opposition by Ferrari over Prancing Horse Logo

2021年7月4日Article 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Ferrari, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Prancing horse logo, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(vii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, Ferrari S.p.A. against Japanese trademark registration no. 6261005 by finding less likelihood of...

JPO found Italian word “Panetteria” distinctive in relation to restaurant service

2021年6月13日ARIETTA, Article 4(1)(xi), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Panetteria, similarity of mark, trademark appealAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), compound mark, Katakana, Similarity of mark, Similarity of service, Trademark Appeal, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent administrative decision, the Appeal Board of the Japan Patent Office (JPO) disaffirmed the examiner’s refusal and found “Panetteria ARIETTA” and “ARIETTA" are dissimilar by virtue of distinctiveness of...

Which to win, first to file or first to trademark?

2021年6月6日Article 4(1)(xix), Chanson cosmetics, Famous mark, First to file, First to trademark, First to use, Heritage Le Tan Pty Limited, LE TAN, Le Temps, similarity of mark, Trademark opposition, unfair purposeAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xix), Composite mark, Famous mark, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

A recent JPO decision over trademark opposition for “Le Tan” will serve as a cautionary message to brand owners who intend to launch business in Japan before too long.

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