# Trademark Similarity Case: The Kangaroo Mark

Class 18: leather key cases, wallets not made of precious metal, briefcases, travel bags and handbags.

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HOME / NEWS & INSIGHTS NEWS & INSIGHTS Trademark Similarity Case: The Kangaroo Mark Class 18: leather key cases, wallets not made of precious metal, briefcases, travel bags and handbags. Trademarks 2023.11.29 published IPLEX 3 min read 2001 Heo 5787 (dismissed) Category Cited mark 1 Cited mark 2 Applied-for mark Mark Designated Goods Class 18: leather key cases, wallets not made of precious metal, briefcases, travel bags and handbags. [Similarity between the applied-for mark and cited mark 1] 1. Appearance The application combines a kangaroo graphic within a circle, Korean wording at the upper right and KANGAROO below. Cited mark 1 uses a different three-tier arrangement of graphic, English and Korean wording. Their appearances differ substantially. 2. Pronunciation and concept The components can be perceived separately. The circular border and the Korean suffix meaning “brand” lack distinctiveness, leaving the kangaroo graphic and wording as the dominant elements. Both marks therefore share the pronunciation and concept of kangaroo. [Similarity of the designated goods] The portable empty cosmetic cases in the application and cosmetic boxes in cited mark 1 were identical or similar in characteristics, uses, manufacturers, sellers and customers. Changes between the former and international classification systems did not alter that conclusion. [Decisions] Despite different appearances, the marks shared pronunciation and concept. The identical or similar goods made confusion as to source likely. Read the Korean source This article reflects the information available when it was published. Contact us to discuss your circumstances. Discuss this topic ↗ All articles Related service: Designs & trade marks ↗ Related service: IP disputes & appeals ↗ TALK TO IPLEX Discuss your IP questions We consider your technology and business needs together. ↗ Contact us Newer Trademark Similarity Case: The Rhinoceros Mark ↗ Older Trademark Similarity Case: Anbeullin and evelyn ↗ Related insights Trademarks 2026.10.01 TikTok for confectionery: dilution can prevent registration in Korea Korean Patent Court case 2025Heo10379 explains why different goods and later commercial success did not overcome the reputation and distinctiveness of TikTok. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.30 Can Fear of a Trade Mark Dispute Justify Non-Use? Korean Supreme Court decision 2024후10504 separates an intention to launch from actual use and objective obstacles beyond the owner’s control. ↗ Read article Trademarks 2026.09.29 An App Name: A Mark for Software or for the Service It Delivers? The 010PAY decision, 2025허10405, considers actual transactions, revenue and the proper subject of Korean trade mark scope proceedings. ↗ Read article

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