Region: Japan

In our latest round-up, we look at South Korea aiming to enhance consumer protection measures, AI being used to imagine alternative brand iconography, and much more.

15 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

In our latest round-up, we look at Nationwide being set to buy Virgin Money, Manhattan Review winning two domain cases, and much more.

12 March 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at US tech brands leading the generative AI patent race, PIPCU targeting illegal streaming in a week of action, and much more.

05 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

In our latest round-up, we look at major cities heading to the metaverse, Tony’s Chocolonely being forced to change packaging, and much more.

27 February 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

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WTR analyses trademark filing trends at major Asia-Pacific registers. 

22 February 2024

Surprisingly, the JPO did not find that NEW BALANCE had a high degree of reputation as a source indicator of New Balance’s products.

20 February 2024

The JPO Appeal Board concluded that the relevant consumers would recognise the position marks, which consisted of a chevron pattern applied to jackets and trousers, as a source indicator.

14 February 2024