JP Appeal Judge on similarity__"pad"device

Class: 18+
Appeal No.2008-890135
Type of appeal: invalidation
Result: dismissed
Judgement date: 2009/9/2
Key Point: dissimilar in appearance

Relevant article: 4-1-11_4-1-15
contents of article: 4-1-11_Notwithstanding the preceding Article, no trademark shall be registered if the trademark is identical with, or similar to, another person's registered trademark which has been filed prior to the filing date of an application for registration of the said trademark, if such a trademark is used in connection with the designated goods or designated services relating to the said registered trademark; the same shall apply hereinafter), or goods or services similar thereto