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The PITAVA case

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The PITAVA case

- Can a registered trademark which consists of an abbreviation of a non-proprietary name of a medicinal drug prevent others from using the mark? -

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八木 智砂子

Chisako YAGI

  • Patent Attorney
  • Tokyo

Chisako specializes in trademark prosecution and related matters, including searches, filings, oppositions, invalidations, and cancellations, before the Japan Patent Office. She also specializes in enforcement actions, including online counterfeiting and trademark infringement issues.