Law: Trademark Act 1959 (Japan)

The JPO found that it was unlikely that the relevant consumers would believe that goods bearing the mark HITASI originated from Hitachi Ltd, even though HITACHI is a famous trademark.

22 November 2023

The JPO concluded that there was no likelihood of confusion between the figurative mark ANYTIME 24 and the earlier mark ANYTIME FITNESS.

10 November 2023

The relevant consumers would perceive the mark as referring to a restaurant providing chiffon cakes for athletes when used in relation to Class 43 services.

03 November 2023

The JPO partially cancelled the mark DROP for “retail or wholesale services for furniture” based on Danish company Fritz Hansen’s earlier mark THE DROP for furniture.

30 October 2023

The JPO concluded that, even though JEEP was famous in relation to four-wheel-drive vehicles, the relevant consumers would not associate goods bearing the mark JEIP321 with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

24 October 2023