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(영문) 대법원 2018.04.10 2017후172

등록무효(상)

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The appeal is dismissed.

The costs of appeal are assessed against the Plaintiff.

Reasons

The grounds of appeal for prior registration (use) trademark of this case are examined.

The lower court determined that the instant registered trademark (trademark No. 1095648) consisting of “ smartphones, tables computers, clothing, etc. as designated goods and consisting of two sides, such as the instant registered trademark (trademark registration number No. 109568) is not identical or similar to the prior registered trademark (use) that consists of two sides as designated goods.

Examining the relevant legal principles and records, the lower court did not err by misapprehending the legal doctrine on determining similarity of trademarks, contrary to what is alleged in the grounds of appeal, thereby failing to exhaust all necessary deliberations.

Therefore, the appeal is dismissed, and the costs of appeal are assessed against the losing party. It is so decided as per Disposition by the assent of all participating Justices.