7 January 2019Trademarks

Wagamama wins TM dispute against ‘Wakayama’ instant noodles

Wagamama, a Japanese-inspired British restaurant chain, has successfully halted the registration of a rival trademark after the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) ruled that it sounds similar to the restaurant chain’s mark.

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Wagamama wins TM dispute against ‘Wakayama’ instant noodles

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