Japan
- Removing Blockages: A Guide to Article 50 Non-Use Cancellation Trials
- Protecting Foreign Brands: Article 4(1)(xix) and the Fight Against Bad Faith
- Beyond Nice Classes: How Similarity Group Codes Determine Goods Overlap
- Saving a Descriptive Brand: Proving Acquired Distinctiveness under Article 3(2)
- The Katakana Factor: Why Your English Brand Might Conflict with a Japanese Mark
- Avoiding Conflicts: How the JPO Evaluates Similarity under Article 4(1)(xi)
- Is Your Brand Too Simple or Descriptive? Understanding Article 3(1) Refusals
- What happens if my trademark expires in Japan? Do I have time to renew it?
- What documents are required when renewing a trademark in Japan?
- When is the appropriate time to renew my trademark in Japan?
- Do I have to regularly submit a statement of use in Japan?
- Is Japan part of the Madrid Protocol?
- What rights do you gain by registering a trademark in Japan?
- What is the duration of the opposition period in Japan?
- Can a registration in Japan be canceled?
- Who is eligible to challenge my trademark registration in Japan?
- What are the reasons for opposing a Trademark Application in Japan?
- Do I need to use my trademark in Japan before applying for registration?
- What rights do I have if I have a registered trademark in Japan?
- What is the website for the trademark office in Japan?
- Can I legally use my trademark in Japan before it is registered?
- How long is a registered trademark valid for in Japan once it has been approved?
- When is my trademark due for renewal in Japan?
- What actions are necessary to meet the usage requirement for a trademark in Japan?
- Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Japan?
- What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Japan after filing?
- What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Japan?
- What issues might arise if I don't use my trademark after it's registered in Japan?
- What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Japan?
- What advantages, if any, are there to using a trademark in Japan before filing for registration?