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商標異議申立及び取消

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商標権の監視

強力なブランドを維持するためには、市場の混乱を避けることが重要です。弊所は、ヨーロッパ知的財産庁(EUIPO)、英国知的財産庁(UKIPO)、米国特許商標庁(USPTO)から発行されたウォッチ通知を注意深く確認し、クライアントの権利を侵害する可能性のある申請に対処します。異議申立及び取消を独自の問題として扱い、クライアントの目標、リソース、及び事件の妥当性に応じて、主張、防御、関連する証拠を検討します。そこから、和解又は事件の審理によって、クライアントの目標を最良に達成する計画を策定します。

TTAB訴訟

米国特許商標庁の商標審判部(TTAB)における異議申立及び取消訴訟は、初期開示、専門家による開示、裁判前開示など、民事訴訟に類似しています。弊所は民事訴訟で豊富な経験を積んでおり、クライアントを規則に従って誘導する準備が整っています。当事務所は、数十年にわたり TTAB で実質的な業務を行っており、通常、常時約 300 ~ 400 件の有効な案件を抱え、毎年 200 件もの新しい米国での異議申立及び取消訴訟を提出又は弁護しています。

欧州及び英国の商標に対する申立

欧州及び英国では、商標紛争は、異議申立、無効化、取消など、商標登録機関への異議申立から始まることがほとんどです。英国やEUIPOには相対的理由による審査がないため、権利者は第三者の商標を監視し、出願や登録の有効性に対して正式な異議申し立てを行うかどうかを決定する責任を負います。弊所は、英国及びEUIPOでの豊富な経験を有し、通常、毎年50件ものEU又は英国の異議申立及び取消訴訟を提起又は弁護しています。

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実績

Sony Group Corporation v. Neil A. Campbell
On behalf of client Sony Group Corporation, Finnegan filed an opposition at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) against an application for SONISTREAM, which was to be used for downloadable computer software for Internet and broadcast radio scheduling and audio playout. The Board found in Sony’s favor on the dilution claim without needing to reach the likelihood of confusion claim, finding that the SONY mark is “exceedingly famous” and “among the most widely recognized marks in the United States.”

Opp. No. 91245851, TTAB, Judges Zervas, Lykos, Larkin

CFA Institute v. American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries et al.
Secured summary judgment of noninfringement for the American Retirement Association’s (ARA) use of its CPFA credential name and program.

3:19-cv-00012, W.D. Va., Judge Moon

Ambev S.A. v. Cervejaria Petropolis SA
Obtained affirmance from the Federal Circuit of a Finnegan trial victory before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) in cancellation proceeding over FUSION mark for energy drinks.

19-1132, Fed. Cir., Judges Prost, Moore, Wallach
Opposition No. 92059437, TTAB, Judge McCormack

Combe Incorporated v. Dr. August Wolff GMBH & Co. KG Arzneimittel
After a full trial before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, on an appeal from a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) case, obtained a ruling that the parties’ VAGISIL and VAGISAN marks conflict and that “VAGISIL is a famous mark that has attained substantial commercial strength.”

1:17-cv-00935, E.D. Va., Judge Ellis

Henkel IP & Holding GmbH v. Orora North America Corporation
Represented Henkel IP & Holding Gmbh and its well-known LOCTITE mark and product line in an opposition before the TTAB against Orora Packaging Solutions application for the mark LOK-IT ADHESIVES. The matter recently favorably resolved with abandonment of the LOCK-IT ADHESIVES application.

Oppos. No. 91232300, TTAB, Judge Dunn

Charming Charlie LLC v. Caulfield Clothing LLC

Represented Charming Charlie before the TTAB in a trademark Opposition against Caulfield Clothing related to its registration of a “C” logo that was confusingly similar to Charming Charlie’s own C Logo.  Case resolved with abandonment of the application.

Opp. No. 91232209, TTAB, Judge McKnight

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Federal Circuit Vacates TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood of Confusion and Remands for Further Analysis of Third-Party Uses of Similar Marks in Use on Similar Services

October 27, 2025

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