The Japan Patent Office (JPO) rejected Volkswagen AG's opposition against trademark registration no. 6776072, associated with a device mark in class 25, citing a lack of similarity and potential confusion with the renowned VW emblem. Volkswagen contended that the contested mark, featuring stylized letters “V” and “W,” bore visual resemblance to its emblem when viewed from certain angles. However, the JPO determined that the marks were sufficiently distinct, noting the geometric nature of the contested mark and the absence of overlapping features. Consequently, the board deemed the opposition unfounded and upheld the contested mark's validity.
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