Masaki MIKAMI

Trademark Dispute over “RED HOT”

2021年7月24日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), FRANK'S REDHOT, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Likelihood of confusion, REDHOT, Similarity of goods, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Katakana, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed trademark opposition against wordmark “REDHOT” written in Katakana character opposed by The French's Food Company LLC who owns senior trademark “REDHOT” and “FRANK’S...

JPO Annual Report 2021

2021年7月18日Annual report, FA Pendency, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, JPO, Total Pendency, Trademark prosecutionAnnual report, JPO Announcement, Madrid Protocol, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) released its 2021 Annual Report (in Japanese only) on July 14, 2021, which contain informative figures and statistics relating to IP applications in Japan and on all other activities of the...

Hummel scores win in a trademark dispute over Chevron

2021年7月11日Article 8(1), Chevron, first-to-file principle, Hummel, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Trademark oppositionArticle 8(1), Device mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

Hummel gained a victory in a trademark opposition against Japanese TM registration no. 6190746 for sixfold chevron right device mark due to a conflict with Hummel Chevron.[Opposition case no. 2020-90007, Gazette issued...

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...

“MONA LISA” May Smile At You

2021年6月27日Article 4(1)(vii), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, MONA LISA, public order, refusal appeal, trademark examination guideline, trademark examination manualArticle 4(1)(vii), Famous mark, Katakana, Refusal appeal, Trademark Examination Guideline, Trademark Examination Manuals, Violation of public orderMasaki MIKAMI

In a recent decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) disaffirmed the examiner’s refusal and accepted for registration of the world-famous painting, ‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci.[Appeal case no. 2020-9377, Gazette...

Coronavirus Force Japan to Eliminate Signature on POA

2021年6月19日coronavirus, HANKO, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, POA, SEALS, SIGNATURE, trademarkJPO AnnouncementMasaki MIKAMI

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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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Glenfiddich Wins Trademark Dispute Over Deer Design

2021年5月30日Article 4(1)(xi), Black Forest, Deer design, Glenfiddich, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, similarity of mark, Stag head, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, Device mark, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Glenfiddich, the world's most awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, who fought against trademark registration for the BLACK FOREST composite mark in class 33 due to close resemblance...

Japan: Trademark Law Revision Act promulgated on May 21, 2021

2021年5月22日counterfeit, fee increase, japan customs, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, New Trademark Law, official fee, oral hearing, promulgationCustoms, New Trademark Law, Official fee, trademark infringementMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Trademark Law Revision Act of 2021 (Act No. 42) passing congress on May 14, 2021, was promulgated on May 21.

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