Kikuchi discovered a brand difficulty unique to Japan: trademarks named after designers are currently not being registered. The Japan Patent Office and the Intellectual Property High Court have ...

So it should come as little surprise that when Audi launched the new TT for the Japanese market back in September, it was accompanied by considerable fanfare and celebrated in style. Although ...

SEGA filed new trademarks in Japan on December 10, at least two of which are connected to its recently announced Project Century from Like a Dragon series developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The first ...

The Japan Patent Office could appeal to the Supreme Court if it deems the ruling unfair, but it is highly likely the office ...