Harvey Ball wins trademark opposition over the double-eyed smiley face
In a recent administrative decision, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) sided with Harvey Ball Smile Limited in opp Read More …
Johnson’s baby vs. JOHANSON bebis
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) did not side with Johnson & Johnson in trademark opposition who sought cance Read More …
Slim Chickens Fails to Secure Trademark in Japan
The JPO dismissed an opposition claimed by Slim Chickens Holdings LLC, a US fast-casual restaurant chain that Read More …
Letter of Protest protects PUMA from Free-rider
The JPO examiner raised her objection on the ground that TM App no. 2022-76159 for the stylized mark “SHIBA” w Read More …
Tragic End of Trademark Challenge for Louboutin
In a series of Louboutin’s legal challenge to claim exclusive right over red soles, the Japan IP High Court, o Read More …
JPO Decision: the Volkswagen Beetle 3D shape Lacks Distinctiveness
The JPO Appeal Board affirmed the examiner’s rejection and decided to refuse IR no. 1379178 for the 3D shape o Read More …
IP High Court Rules Lego 3D Figure Mark Unregistrable
The Japan IP High Court dismissed an appeal brought by Lego Juris A/S and affirmed the Japan Patent Office (JP Read More …
“OLYMPIAD vs OLYMBEER” trademark battle
The Japan IP High Court reversed a decision of the JPO that canceled the OLYMBEER mark due to its similarity t Read More …