Trademark opposition

AlphaGo Unsuccessful in Defeating AlphaMini

2021年4月25日AI, ALPHAGO, ALPHAMINI, ALPHAZERO, Article 4(1)(xv), DEEPMIND, Famous mark, GO, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, ROBOT, Trademark opposition, UBTECHAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

“AlphaGo” AI system, developed by Google-owned artificial intelligence company DeepMind, has gained the world’s attention after defeating the top human players of the world in a game of go in the year 2016. But, in...

Trademark dispute over Armani’s “Eagle” logo

2021年4月17日Armani, Armani Eagle, Armani logo, Article 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Giorgio Armani, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(x), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark Opposition, Trademark RegistrationMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rejected Armani’s opposition against Japanese TM Reg no. 6214148 for V-shaped device mark on apparels in class 25. [Opposition case no. 2020-900093, Gazette issued date: March 26,...

COCO vs COCOMIST – Decision of the Opposition Board of the Japan Patent Office

2021年4月4日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), CHANEL, COCO, COCOMIST, Famous mark, Gabrielle COCO CHANEL, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionAbbreviation, Alphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

Chanel handed a loss in its attempt to block Japanese trademark registration no. 6202587 for wordmark “COCOMIST” to be used on cosmetics, perfumery, fragrances, incense, and other goods in class 3.[Opposition case no....

Montblanc Unsuccessful in Trademark Opposition

2021年3月28日Article 4(1)(xv), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Montblanc, montblanc professional prides, Montblanc-simplo, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by Montblanc-Simplo GmbH, Germany, against Japanese trademark registration no. 6240752 for “MONTBLANC PROFESSIONAL PRIDES” with a device mark,...

“MACSELL” for use on PC value estimation service is unlikely to cause confusion with Apple “Mac”

2021年3月13日Apple Inc., Article 4(1)(xv), JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Mac, MACSELL, Trademark oppositionAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition claimed by Apple Inc. against trademark registration no. 6223514 for word mark “MACSELL” on used mobile phone, Smartphone, PC and tablet computer value estimation...

Like a Jaguar, but not JAGUAR

2021年2月21日Article 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Jaguar, Jaguar Land Rover, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Like a Jaguar, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(viii), Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition filed by Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. against trademark registration no. 6244325 for word mark “Like a Jaguar” on cosmetics and other goods in class 3 by finding...

Ariana Grande Loses Trademark Opposition at Japan Patent Office

2021年2月14日ARIANA, ARIANA GRANDE, Arianna, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Famous mark, GrandAri, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionAbbreviation, Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, compound mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Madrid Protocol, Name of a living individual, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition filed by GrandAri Inc., the owner of a trademark “ARIANA GRANDE”, against TM Reg no. 6202585 for wordmark “Arianna” to be used on cosmetics by finding...

“COSTA COFFEE” vs “Caffè la Costa”

2021年2月6日Article 4(1)(xi), Caffe la Costa, COFFEE, COSTA, COSTA COFFEE, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionAlphabetical word, Article 4(1)(xi), Composite mark, compound mark, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed a trademark opposition claimed by Costa Limited, operating the UK's largest and the World's second-largest International chain of coffee shops “COSTA COFFEE”, against trademark...

Chanel isn’t Gonna Getcha

2021年1月31日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), CHANEL, Chanel logo, Chanel monogram, Famous mark, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Similarity of goods, similarity of mark, Trademark oppositionArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xix), Article 4(1)(xv), Composite mark, Device mark, Famous mark, Likelihood of confusion, Monogram, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

Chanel lost in its attempt to block Japanese Trademark Registration No. 6160592 for a composite mark consisting of words “GONNA GETCHA” combined with a design made of two inverted and interlocked “G”.[Opposition...

SMART vs SMART TYRE

2021年1月23日Article 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xvi), Daimler, Dunlop, JAPAN PATENT OFFICE, Japan Trademark Law, Similarity of goods, similarity of mark, smart, smart tyre, Trademark opposition, tyreArticle 4(1)(xi), Article 4(1)(xvi), Composite mark, Generic term, Similarity of goods, Similarity of mark, Trademark OppositionMasaki MIKAMI

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) dismissed an opposition against trademark registration no. 6227071 for work mark “SMART TYRE” over a tire and other goods in class 12 claimed by Daimler AG who argued the mark is...

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