Organisation: Japan Patent Office

In this latest update, we look at members of AIPLA visiting the JPO to discuss AI developments, INPI attending Viva Technology in Paris, and much more.

24 April 2024

The JPO found that both ‘Moët & Chandon’ and its abbreviation ‘Moët’ have gained significant recognition as a leading champagne brand distributed by MHCS.

23 April 2024

We continue our series highlighting recent Legal Updates that you may have missed by looking at cases where trademark owners in the fashion and luxury industry have failed to defend their rights. 

18 April 2024

The JPO found that a mark corresponding to the Japanese transliteration of RIMOWA was dissimilar to luggage manufacturer Rimowa GmbH’s earlier mark RIMOWA ELECTRONIC TAG, covering the same classes. 

17 April 2024

A key factor in this case was that the padlock in the disputed design resembled the ‘H’ logo used on the buckle of Hermès’ famous Birkin bag. 

12 April 2024

While the JPO recognised that Chanel’s mark COCO was well known in relation to perfume, it questioned whether the mark was also well known among consumers of other goods. 

03 April 2024

While the JPO recognised that CALVIN KLEIN was well known as a source indicator in relation to clothing, it concluded that the marks at issue were visually, phonetically and conceptually dissimilar.

20 March 2024

The JPO found that there was no likelihood of confusion between the ‘USL’ monogram and the famous ‘YSL’ monogram, even though both marks covered Class 25 goods.

13 March 2024

The JPO notably found that the term ‘Mouton’ had acquired a substantial degree of reputation among relevant consumers and traders as indicating the world-famous wine Château Mouton Rothschild and its abbreviation.

04 March 2024

The JPO found that there was no likelihood of confusion between Louis Vuitton Malletier’s famous ‘LV’ monogram and a figurative mark including a monogram-like device in Classes 18 and 25.

26 February 2024