JP2010140504A - Trademark server device and trademark extraction method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device which quickly determines registered trademarks different from each other by one character, which have been decided to be not similar by an examiner, even from a huge amount of data. <P>SOLUTION: An extraction term generation means 16 replaces one character of term data by a dummy to generate extraction term data, and records the data in association with a registered trademark. A term search means 18 extracts a set of trademarks having the same extraction term data from the extraction term data, and also extracts a one-character set different for the trademarks. A one-character different trademark recording means 22 records the set of trademarks and the different one-character set in a one-character different trademark database 24. A second extraction means 26 extracts a set of trademarks having the same as a different one-character set in extracting conditions from a user from the one-character different trademark database 24. A trademark set transmitting means 28 transmits the extracted set of trademarks to a user terminal 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a trademark server apparatus that extracts trademarks from a trademark database.

  There is a request to search for two trademarks on the borderline that are similar or dissimilar from a database in which trademarks are recorded. For example, if such two trademarks can be extracted from the registered trademark database, past judgment cases by examiners can be obtained.

  In addition, there is a request to search for two trademarks that are related to the trademark “Brandiact” and the trademark “Brandy” from the trademark database. That is, it is a request to extract a trademark constituted by combining two trademarks (elemental trademarks) as an element and the component trademark. For example, if such two trademarks can be extracted from the registered trademark database, past judgment cases by examiners can be obtained.

  A system for extracting data for judging similarity of trademarks by a computer is disclosed in Patent Document 1. According to this, a trademark set in which only one character of the trademark to be compared is different but the other characters are the same can be searched from the database.

  Patent Document 2 discloses an apparatus that extracts words from a dictionary database that are forward-matched or backward-matched to an input character string.

JP-A-5-250417 JP-A-11-143894

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, it is possible to output a large number of trademark sets in which only one character of the trademark to be compared is different and the other characters are the same. Trademarks such as those registered cannot be extracted. In other words, it was not possible to extract from the database a registered trademark with a one-tone difference that was judged by the examiner to be dissimilar.

  There is also a problem that it takes time to obtain the result after giving the extraction condition.

  In the device of Patent Document 2, it is possible to extract a word that matches the input character string in front or rear. Even if this is applied to a trademark, it cannot be extracted from the database by combining a trademark constituted by combining two trademarks (element trademarks) as elements and the element trademark.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and to provide an apparatus that can quickly obtain a trademark in which only one nominal sound is different. It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus that can quickly obtain a registered trademark with a difference of one sound that is judged by the examiner to be dissimilar even if the amount of the database is enormous.

  It is another object of the present invention to provide an apparatus capable of extracting a trademark constituted by combining two trademark marks (element trademarks) as an element and the element trademark.

(1) The trademark server apparatus according to the present invention records a trademark data, a trademark name data, and similar group data for each trademark in the trademark database and a recording unit that records a trademark database and a one-tone different trademark database. Among the trademarks recorded in the trademark database, the trademark recording means extracts at least one trademark group having the same similar group data, and the trademark name data is different by only one sound, and First extraction means for extracting a single sound of the different nominal data for both, and each of the trademark set data extracted by the first extraction means and a single sound of the different nominal data are recorded in a single-tone different trademark database The one-tone different trademark recording means for extracting and the extraction condition including the one-tone set of name data for which the trademark set desired to be extracted is different is extracted from the user terminal device. Condition receiving means, second extraction means for extracting from the one-tone different trademark database a trademark set having the same one-tone set of different nominal data indicated in the extraction condition, and second extraction means And a trademark set transmitting means for transmitting the trademark set extracted by the above to the user terminal device.

  Since the one-tone difference trademark database is generated in advance before receiving the extraction condition from the user terminal device, a trademark set that matches the extraction condition can be quickly transmitted.

(3) The server device according to the present invention is characterized in that the trademark recorded in the trademark database is a registered trademark.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract a trademark registered in accordance with the extraction condition.

(4) In the server device according to the present invention, the trademark recording means records registration period data and right holder data in the trademark registration database, and the first extracting means registers from the extracted registered trademark set. It is characterized in that at least a part of the period data is duplicated and the rights data is different.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract registered trademarks that have different rights holders and are registered with overlapping rights periods.

(5) In the server device according to the present invention, the first extracting means includes that all of the designation data of one trademark is included in the designation data of the other trademark, and the number of calling sounds of the other trademark is one trademark. Two trademarks that have one note less than the number of nominal sounds are also extracted as a trademark set in which the nominal name differs by only one tone.

(6) In the server device according to the present invention, the first extraction means generates a plurality of name data for extraction by replacing one sound of a plurality of sounds constituting the name data with a dummy for each trademark, Extraction name generation means for recording in association with a trademark, and name search means for searching for a trademark set having the same extraction name data from the recorded extraction name data as a trademark set in which the name differs only by one sound. It is characterized by having.

  Therefore, it is possible to quickly search for a trademark set whose title is different by only one sound.

(7) In the server device according to the present invention, the name retrieval means uses a name of a trademark set in which the name data of one trademark and the name of the other trademark excluding the dummy of the name data are the same. It is characterized by searching as a trademark set that is different from only one sound.

(8) In the server device according to the present invention, the first extraction means is named in the same group as the grouping means for grouping each trademark based on a similar group group obtained by grouping a plurality of similar groups. In-group searching means for searching for trademark sets that differ only by one sound, and similar group searching means for searching for the same similar group data among the trademark sets searched by the in-group searching means. Features.

  After grouping by a similar group and searching within the group, the same group data is searched for the same, so that the trademark set can be searched quickly.

(10) The one-tone difference trademark extraction method according to the present invention is a one-tone difference trademark extraction method for extracting a one-tone difference trademark using a computer having a trademark database and a recording unit for recording the one-tone difference trademark database. Then, the computer records registered trademark data, registered trademark name data, similar group data, registration period data, and right holder data for each registered trademark in the trademark database, and the computer desires extraction from the user. The computer receives at least one similar registered group of registered trademarks recorded in the trademark database in response to an extraction condition including a set of calligraphic data of different registered trademark sets. Registered merchants that are at least partially duplicated, have different rights holder data, and that match the extraction conditions and that the registered trademark name data differs only by one tone. It is characterized by extracting a mark.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract a trademark set that matches the extraction condition desired by the user.

(11) A trademark server apparatus according to the present invention includes a recording unit for recording a trademark database, and a trademark for recording similar group data, at least one of trademark data and trademark name data, for each trademark in the trademark database. The user terminal device has an extraction condition including a recording unit and a differential sound included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark set desired to be extracted or a difference character included only in one trademark data of the trademark set desired to be extracted Extraction condition receiving means for receiving from the trademark database, and from the trademark database, a trademark having name data that matches the difference sound forward or backward matches or a trademark data that matches the difference character forward or backward match is extracted as a combined trademark. And element name data obtained by removing the difference sound from the extracted name data of each combined trademark or extracted Element data generation means for generating element trademark data excluding the difference characters from the trademark data of each combined trademark, and a trademark having the same designation data as the element designation data or the same trademark data as the element trademark data from the trademark database. Extracting a trademark as an element trademark, an element trademark extraction unit that uses the corresponding combined trademark and the element trademark as a trademark group, and a trademark group transmission that transmits the trademark group extracted by the element trademark extraction unit to the user terminal device Means.

  Therefore, a differential sound included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark group desired to be extracted or a difference character included only in the trademark data of one trademark of the trademark group desired to be extracted is transmitted from the user terminal device. Thus, a combination of a combined trademark and an element trademark can be obtained.

(13) The trademark server apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the trademark recorded in the trademark database is a registered trademark.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract a trademark registered in accordance with the extraction condition.

(14) In the trademark server apparatus according to the present invention, the trademark recording means records the registration period data and the right holder data in the trademark registration database, and the element trademark extraction means registers from the extracted registered trademark set. It is characterized in that at least a part of the period data is duplicated and the rights data is different.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract registered trademarks that have different rights holders and are registered with overlapping rights periods.

(15) In the trademark server apparatus according to the present invention, the trademark recording means also records reverse-order call data (reverse trademark data) in which the sounds (characters) of the call data (trademark data) are rearranged in the trademark database. The combined trademark extraction means extracts a trademark including a reverse difference sound (reverse difference character) in which the difference sound (difference character) is rearranged in front of the reverse forward call data (reverse trademark data). Thus, a trademark including a differential sound (differential character) at the back of the nominal data is extracted.

  Therefore, it is possible to quickly extract a trademark including a differential sound (differential character) behind the nominal data (trademark data).

(16) A trademark extraction method according to the present invention is a trademark extraction method for extracting a combination of a combined trademark and an element trademark using a computer having a recording unit for recording a trademark database, and the computer stores the trademark database in the trademark database. For each trademark, at least one of the trademark data and the trademark name data, similar group data is recorded, and the difference sound or only included in the name data of only one trademark of the trademark set that the computer wants to extract from the user. Upon receiving an extraction condition including a difference character included in only the trademark data of one trademark of the trademark set desired to be extracted, the computer includes the difference sound from the trademark database in front of or behind the nominal data or the difference character. As a combined trademark, and the computer extracts each of the extracted combinations. Element name data obtained by removing the difference sound from the name data of the trademark or element trademark data obtained by removing the difference character from the extracted trademark data of each combined trademark is generated, and the computer is identical to the element name data from the trademark database. A trademark having the same name data or a trademark having the same trademark data as the element trademark data is extracted as an element trademark, and the corresponding combined trademark and the element trademark are used as a trademark set.

  Therefore, it is possible to extract a combination of combined trademark and element trademark that matches the extraction condition desired by the user.

  In the present invention, “trademark recording means” means means having at least a function of recording data in the trademark database. In the embodiment, steps S3 and S4 in FIG. 5 correspond to this.

  The “first extracting means” means means having at least a function of extracting a trademark set whose trademark name data is different by one tone. In the embodiment, step S12 in FIG. 6 and steps S16 and S17 in FIG. Corresponding to

  The “extraction name generation means” means means having at least a function for generating a name for use in the extraction process, and in the embodiment, step S12 in FIG. 6 corresponds to this.

  “Name retrieval means” means means having at least a function for retrieving data satisfying a predetermined condition from a plurality of name data. In the embodiment, steps S16 and S17 in FIG. 7 correspond to this.

  “Grouping means” means means having at least a function of classifying data into a plurality of clusters based on some criterion, and in the embodiment, step S14 in FIG. 6 corresponds to this.

  “In-group search means” means means having at least a function of searching in a group, and steps S16 and S17 in FIG. 7 correspond to this.

  The “similar group search means” means a means having at least a function for searching for the same similar group. In the embodiment, step S18 in FIG. 7 corresponds to this.

  “One-tone difference trademark recording means” means at least means having a function of recording data in the one-tone difference trademark database, and in the embodiment, step S31 of FIG. 8 corresponds to this.

  “Extraction condition receiving means” means means having at least a function of receiving an extraction condition via a keyboard, a mouse, a communication line, or the like. In the embodiment, step S41 in FIG. 14 corresponds to this.

  The “second extraction unit” means a unit having at least a function of extracting a trademark set based on an extraction condition. In the embodiment, step S44 in FIG. 14 corresponds to this.

  “Trademark set transmitting means” means means having at least a function of outputting a trademark set. In the embodiment, step S45 in FIG. 14 corresponds to this.

  “Combined trademark extraction means” refers to means having a function of extracting a trademark including a differential sound. In the embodiment, step S54 in FIG. 21 corresponds to this.

  “Element data generation means” means means having at least a function of generating a designation or trademark from two pieces of data. In the embodiment, step S55 in FIG. 21 corresponds to this.

  “Element trademark extraction means” refers to means having at least a function of extracting a trademark based on an element name. In the embodiment, step S56 in FIG. 22 corresponds to this.

  The “program” is a concept that includes not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU, but also a source format program, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a system using a trademark server device 2 according to an embodiment. 4 is a functional block diagram of a trademark server device 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows a hardware configuration. It is a figure which shows a trademark database. It is a flowchart of a processing program (trademark database update processing). It is a flowchart of a processing program (one-tone different trademark database creation processing). It is a flowchart of a processing program (one-tone different trademark database creation processing). It is a flowchart of a processing program (one-tone different trademark database creation processing). It is a figure which shows the system of a sound code. It is a figure which shows a partial missing call table. It is a figure which shows the one-tone missing name call table put together as a group. It is a figure which shows a trademark group table. It is a figure which shows a one-tone difference trademark database. It is a flowchart of a processing program (processing with respect to a user terminal). It is a figure which shows a menu screen. It is a figure which shows an extraction condition screen. It is a figure which shows an extraction result. It is a figure which shows an extraction result. It is a figure which shows the example which constructed | assembled the server apparatus 2 with the some computer. It is a functional block diagram of the server apparatus by 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a processing program (processing with respect to a user terminal). It is a flowchart of a processing program (processing with respect to a user terminal). It is a flowchart of a processing program (processing with respect to a user terminal). It is a figure which shows an extraction condition screen. It is a figure which shows the production | generation of an element name, and creation of the group of an element trademark and a joint trademark. It is a figure which shows an extraction result screen. It is a figure which shows the example which constructed | assembled the server apparatus 2 with the some computer.

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1. First embodiment
(1) Overall Overview FIG. 1 shows a trademark extraction system using a trademark server device of the present invention. The user terminal devices 6, 8 and 10 are connected to the trademark server device 2 via the Internet 4. The user terminal devices 6, 8, and 10 can transmit extraction conditions to the trademark server device 2 and browse the extraction results from the trademark server device 2 using the stored browser program. As a result, the user can obtain a trademark set whose name is different by one tone.

  FIG. 2 shows a functional block diagram of the trademark server apparatus 2 shown in FIG. The trademark recording means 12 records registered trademark data, registered trademark name data, similar group data, registration period data, right holder data, and the like in the trademark database 16.

  The extraction name generation means 16 replaces one sound of the name data with a dummy to generate extraction name data, and records it in association with the registered trademark. The name retrieval means 18 extracts a set of trademarks having the same name data for extraction from the name data for extraction, and extracts a set of different sounds for both trademarks. In this embodiment, a first extraction means 20 is constituted by the extraction name generation means 16 and the name search means 18. The one-tone difference trademark recording means 22 records the one-tone difference trademark database 24 in the one-tone difference trademark database 24.

  The extraction condition receiving unit 30 receives the extraction condition sent from the user terminal device. This extraction condition includes a set of different sounds of trademark sets desired to be extracted.

  The second extraction means 26 extracts a trademark set having the same one-tone set that is different in the extraction condition from the one-tone different trademark database 24. The trademark set transmitting means 28 transmits the trademark set extracted in this way to the user terminal device.

According to this system, it is possible to obtain a registered trademark set that has been determined to be dissimilar as a result of the difference in the name of only one sound.

(2) Hardware Configuration FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration when the trademark server apparatus 2 of FIG. 2 is realized using a CPU. A display 34, a memory 36, a mouse / keyboard 38, a hard disk 40, a CD-ROM drive 42, and a communication circuit 44 are connected to the CPU 32. The user terminal device has the same configuration, but the programs stored in the hard disk 40 are different.

  The memory 36 is used as a work area (temporary storage area) for the CPU 32. The hard disk 40 stores an operating system (such as LINAX (trademark)) 50, a processing program 52, a trademark database 54, and a one-tone difference trademark database 56. The processing program 52 is obtained by installing the processing program recorded on the CD-ROM 46 via the CD-ROM drive 42. The hard disk 40 further records a trademark database 54 and a one-tone difference trademark database 56.

  The trademark database 54 is updated with the latest data recorded in the CD-ROM 48 every predetermined period. Information such as addition of a newly registered trademark and termination of registered trademark rights is updated by the CD-ROM 48.

The communication circuit 44 is a circuit for communicating with the user terminal device via the Internet or the like.

(3) Program processing The operation of the processing program will be described below. First, FIG. 4 shows a data example of the trademark database. The registered trademark characters are recorded in the “registered trademark” column. In the “name” column, the name (reading, pronunciation) of the registered trademark is recorded. In addition, when there are two or more designations for one registered trademark, all designations are recorded. The name of the right holder is recorded in the “right holder” column. The registration number is recorded in the “registration number” field. In the “similar group” column, the designated product of the registered trademark and the similar group code assigned to the designated service are recorded. If the similar group code is the same, the designated product or designated service is treated as being similar. In the “registration date”, the date when the registered trademark is registered is recorded. In the “annihilation date”, the date when the registered trademark disappears is recorded. In the case of a right that still exists, the “expiration date” field is blank.

In the trademark database, only those having only one designation are recorded. This is because extraction is performed on the basis of only a specific designation of the name. However, trademarks having a plurality of designations may also be targeted.

(3-1) Trademark Database Update Processing FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the processing program 52 (part of the trademark database update processing). The CPU 36 reads update data for one record from the CD-ROM 48 (step S1). The data structure of the update data has the same structure as that shown in FIG.

  The CPU 36 determines from the registration number whether or not the read update data is data relating to a new registered trademark (step S2). If it is a new registered trademark, it is updated by adding a record to the trademark database (step S4).

  If it is data relating to a registered trademark already recorded, the changed portion is corrected (step S3). For example, when data on the disappearance date is added, the disappearance date is recorded.

  The CPU 36 determines whether there is unprocessed data in the update data of the CD-ROM 48 (step S5). If there is, the process repeats step S1 and subsequent steps for the next update data.

When the process is completed for all the update data in the CD-ROM 48, the trademark database update process is terminated.

(3-2) One-tone Difference Database Generation Processing Next, the CPU 36 performs generation processing of the one-tone difference database 56 based on the trademark database 54 described above. 6 to 8 show flowcharts of the processing program (one-tone difference database generation processing portion).

  The CPU 36 reads the head record of the trademark database 54 recorded on the hard disk 40 and converts each sound of the name data into a sound code (step S11). The sound code system used in this embodiment is shown in FIG. The sound code is composed of 6-digit (byte) data.

  A half-width space is always described in the first digit. In the second digit, clear, muddy, and semi-voiced sounds are described by 0,1,2. In the third digit, a classification representing a consonant is described. A line is 0, F line is 1 ... Wa line is 9, N is A,-(long sound) is B, and tsu (prompting sound) is C.

  In the fourth digit, a consonant classification of a stuttering sound (such as “a” or “i”) is described. A line is described as 0, and Ya line as 7. In the fifth digit, the classification of stuttering vowels is described. A is 1, 2 is U, 3 is U, 4 is D, and 5 is O. For example, “ja” is described as 7 in the fourth digit and 1 in the fifth digit. In the sixth digit, a vowel classification is described. A is 1, 2 is U, 3 is U, 4 is D, and 5 is O.

  According to this chord system, it is possible to convert to a single fixed-byte-length sound code even if the names are different in the length of one sound such as “A”, “PA”, “GA”.

  In the case of the name “eye” in the first record of the trademark database in FIG. 4, it is converted into sound codes of Δ00001 and Δ00002.

  Next, the CPU 36 creates one-tone missing call data attached to the above sound code (step S12). Here, the partially missing call data refers to data obtained by replacing one sound of a sound code with a dummy code (the sound code is set to Δ00000). The CPU 36 generates partially missing call data replaced with dummy codes sequentially from the head sound of the sound code and records it in the table of the memory 36. In addition, the table also includes the same name that does not cause the sound to be lost.

  FIG. 10 shows a partially missing nickname table generated for the nickname “eye”. In the figure, the partially missing call data is shown in kana characters, but is actually recorded in the above sound code. In addition, a trademark registration number is also recorded in this table. That is, the partially missing title table is associated with the trademark in the trademark database by the registration number.

  Next, the CPU 36 determines whether or not all the trademarks in the trademark database 54 have been processed (step S13). If there is an unprocessed trademark, steps S11 and after are repeated for the trademark of the next record.

  When all the trademarks have been processed, the CPU 36 groups trademarks having the same first two digits in the similar group code in the trademark database 54 (step S14). The registered trademarks “AQUA” and “Chalk” in FIG. 4 are classified into the same group because the first two digits of the similar group code are “04”. If there are two or more similar group codes, grouping is performed for each similar group code. For example, “Hakuto” in the trademark database of FIG. 4 is classified into both a group in which the first two digits are “19” and a group in which the first two digits are “13”.

  As described above, the CPU 36 records, in the memory 36 or the hard disk 40, a one-tone missing call table for each trademark grouped as described above. For example, the group is classified into 42 groups, from 01 group (the first two digits of the similar group are 01) to 42 groups. FIG. 11 shows a one-sound missing call name table organized as a 01 group.

  Next, the CPU 36 sets the first group (01 group) as a target group (step S15). 11 is selected from the partially missing call data (sound code) recorded in the 01 group missing sound call table of FIG. 11 and whether or not the two partially missing call data (sound codes) are the same. Is determined (steps S16 and S17). For example, the partially missing data 100 and 102 in FIG. 11 are the same.

  Further, it is determined whether or not one partially missing nominal data is “no missing sound” and if the dummy partial is excluded from the other partially missing nominal data, it becomes equal to the one partially missing nominal data (step S16). , S17). That is, it is determined whether or not the partially missing call data of both are equal when the dummy sound is excluded. As a result, the name data of one trademark is all included in the name data of the other trademark, and two trademarks whose number of sounds of one trademark is one less than the number of names of the other trademark are changed. Can be extracted. For example, the partially missing data 104 and 106 in FIG. 11 have such a relationship (missing difference). In this embodiment, missing differences are included in one-tone differences and extracted.

  If the CPU 36 determines that the selected two partially missing call data correspond to any of the above, it determines whether or not both trademarks have the same similar group in step S18.

  Since the data in FIG. 11 and the trademark database in FIG. 4 are linked by registered trademarks, the CPU 36 can determine whether or not the same group codes are included in the similar group codes of both registered trademarks. If the same group codes are not included in the similar group codes of both registered trademarks, the process proceeds to step S21 without being subject to extraction. This is because, when the same code is not included in the similar group code, it is highly likely that the trademark is registered without determining whether the names of both trademarks are similar.

  In the case described above, the registered trademarks “Aiman” and “Hi-man” have a common similar group code “01A01” (see FIG. 4). Accordingly, the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, the CPU 36 determines whether or not both registered trademarks have different right holders. If the right holders are the same, the process proceeds to step S21 without performing extraction. This is because if the right holders are the same, even if the names of both trademarks are similar, they may be registered.

  In the above case, the registered trademarks “Aiman” and “Hi-man” are held by different rights holders. Accordingly, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 36 records the registration numbers, missing sounds, and designations of both trademarks as a trademark set in the memory 36 or the hard disk 40. FIG. 12 shows the trademark set recorded in this way. In the figure, in the first record, the registration number of the registered trademark “Aiman” is recorded in the “registration number A” column, and the registration number of “Hi-man” is recorded in the “registration number B” column. . In the “missing sound A” column, a missing sound corresponding to the registered trademark “Aiman” extracted from the table of FIG. 11 is recorded. Similarly, in the column of “missing sound B”, a missing sound corresponding to the registered trademark “Hi-man” extracted from the table of FIG. 11 is recorded. In the “Name A” and “Name B” columns, the registered trademark “Aiman” and the registered trademark “Hi-man” are recorded. In addition, in the second record of FIG. 12, a trademark set having a missing difference relationship is recorded.

  Next, in step S21, it is determined whether or not all searches using brute force for partially missing call data have been completed. If not completed, the partial missing call data is compared in the next combination to determine whether they are the same (step S16 and subsequent steps).

  When the comparison with the round robin is completed, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the processing has been completed for all the groups (step S22). If an unprocessed group remains, the next group is set as a target group (step S23), and step S16 and subsequent steps are executed. As a result, in the trademark group table of FIG. 12, registration numbers of trademarks having partially the same missing data, the same similar group, and different right holders are recorded.

  In this embodiment, after the trademarks are grouped according to the upper two digits (product / service classification) of the similar group code, a search is made to search for the same partially missing call data in each group. Therefore, the search process can be performed quickly.

  When the processing for all groups is completed, the CPU 36 confirms registration period duplication and the like. First, in step S24, the first trademark set recorded in the trademark set table of FIG. 12 is set as a target.

  Next, with respect to both the trademarks, the trademark database is referred to and it is determined whether there is an overlap in the registration periods. The determination is made as follows. First, if the disappearance date column is blank, the current date is inserted because it still exists. The one with the extinction date recorded is left as it is. The registration period is from the registration date to the expiration date, and it is determined whether there is an overlap period in the registration period of both trademarks.

  For example, a trademark with a registration date of 1965.1.15 and an expiration date of 1975.1.5 and a trademark with a registration date of 1976.2.3 and an expiration date of 1986.2.3 have no overlap period. In addition, there is an overlap period between a trademark with a registration date of 1967.1.15 and an expiration date of 1977.1.5 and a trademark with a registration date of 1976.2.3 and an expiration date of 1986.2.3.

  If there is no overlapping period, the conflict relationship between the two trademarks is registered without being judged, and is deleted from the trademark set table of FIG. 12 (step S28). In the above example, the registration periods of “Aiman” and “Hi-man” (registration numbers 181xxx and 129xxx) are not deleted because there is an overlap. In this case, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S26, the CPU 36 determines whether or not at least one registered trademark of the trademark set is registered by a special application. Whether or not the application is a special application is recorded as an item in the trademark database of FIG. If the application is a special application, the trademark set is deleted from the trademark set table of FIG. 12 (step S28).

  In the above example, “I-man” and “Hi-man” (registration numbers 181xxx and 129xxx) are not special applications (not shown) and are not deleted. In this case, the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S <b> 27, the CPU 36 determines whether the “right holder” column is blank for one of the trademark groups. If the right holder is not known, the right holder column is left blank. Therefore, if the right holder column is blank, the possibility that the right holders of both trademarks are the same cannot be denied. If the “right holder” field is blank for any one of the trademark groups, the trademark group is deleted from the table of FIG. 12 (step S28).

  Next, the CPU 29 determines whether or not processing has been performed for all the trademark groups in the table of FIG. 12 (step S29). If there is an unprocessed trademark group, the next trademark group in the table of FIG. 12 is targeted (step S30), and step S24 and subsequent steps are repeated.

  As described above, trademark sets that do not match the purpose of extraction are deleted from the table.

  When the processing is completed for all the trademark groups, the CPU 36 refers to the trademark database 54 based on the deleted trademark group table and generates a one-tone different trademark database 56 as shown in FIG. Then, it is recorded on the hard disk 40.

  This one-tone different trademark database records the following data for two trademarks A and B that form a pair. In the column of “Sound A”, the missing sound A in the table of FIG. 12 is recorded. That is, a sound different from the name of trademark B among the sounds of the name of trademark A is recorded. In the column of “Sound B”, the missing sound B in the table of FIG. 12 is recorded. That is, a sound different from the name of the trademark A is recorded among the sounds of the name of the trademark B.

  In “Name A”, “Registration Number A”, “Trademark A”, and “Year A”, the name, registration number, trademark, and registration year of Trademark A are recorded, respectively. Further, information on whether or not the current right continues is also recorded in the “right expired A” field (not shown). Similarly, in “Name B”, “Registration Number B”, “Trademark B”, and “Year B”, the name, registration number, trademark, and registration year of Trademark B are recorded, respectively. Further, information on whether or not the current right continues is also recorded in the “right expired B” field (not shown).

As described above, the one-tone difference database 56 is created and prepared in advance. Thereby, it is possible to quickly respond to a request from the user terminal device described below. Since the trademark database 54 is regularly updated, it is preferable to recreate the one-tone difference database 56 accordingly.

(3-3) Processing for User Terminal Device Next, processing for extracting a one-tone different trademark from the user terminal device 6 (the same applies to the user terminal devices 8 and 10) will be described. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the processing program (processing portion for the user terminal device) of the trademark server device 2 in this case.

  First, when receiving an access request from the user terminal device 6, the CPU 36 confirms the ID and password and grants access. Next, the CPU 36 transmits a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 to the user terminal device 6. In the user terminal device 6, it is assumed that the user selects the “one sound difference search” radio button R <b> 1 from this screen with the mouse. As a result, an extraction condition screen request for “one sound difference search” is transmitted from the user terminal device 6 to the trademark server device 2.

  Upon receiving this request (step S41), the CPU 36 transmits an extraction condition screen as shown in FIG. 16 to the user terminal device 6 (step S42). In FIG. 16, an input box (1) is used to input a difference sound in the trademark A of the trademark set desired to be extracted. The input box (2) is used to input a difference sound in the trademark B of the trademark set desired to be extracted. In the input box (3), the number of the trademark A is one note higher than the number of the trademark B, and the difference sound input in the trademark A input box (3) is missing from the trademark B (missing) This is for checking when extraction including (difference) is desired.

  The input box (5) is for designating the order of the trademark A and the trademark B in the difference sound input in the input boxes (1) and (2). To extract all cases, select “Not specified”. The input box (6) is for designating a designation included in the trademark A or the trademark B. The input box (7) is checked when it is a condition that the designation entered in the input box (6) matches the trademark A or the trademark B completely.

  The input boxes (8) and (9) are for designating the lower limit and upper limit of the number of nominal sounds of the trademarks A and B. Input boxes (10) and (11) are for designating the range of registration years of trademarks A and B. The start year is specified in the input box (10), and the end year is specified in the input box (11). The input box (12) is used for inputting whether only the rights that currently exist or whether the rights are to be included are included. The input box (13) is for inputting a similar group to be extracted. A plurality of similar groups can be input.

  The user views the screen of FIG. 16 on the user terminal device 6 and inputs a desired extraction condition into each input box using the mouse / keyboard 38, and clicks the search button (21).

  This extraction condition is transmitted to the trademark server device 2 and received (step S43). The CPU 36 extracts a trademark set that matches the extraction condition from the one-tone difference database 56 (step S44). Further, the extracted trademark set is transmitted to the user terminal device 6 (step S45).

  For example, when “A” is given as the sound A and “C” is given as the sound B as shown in FIG. 17 as the extraction condition, the trademark set is displayed on the user terminal device 6 as shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, since the one-tone difference trademark database 54 is prepared in advance, when a request is received from the user terminal device 6, processing until the extraction result is returned can be quickly performed.

When the user clicks the detail button 200 on the screen of FIG. 17, a detailed information request (including a registration number) is transmitted from the user terminal device 6 to the trademark server device 2. Receiving this, the CPU 36 of the trademark server apparatus 2 searches the trademark database 54 based on the registration number, acquires detailed information, and transmits it to the user terminal apparatus 6. Thereby, the user terminal device 6 displays detailed information as shown in FIG.

(4) Other Embodiments In the above embodiment, the trademark server apparatus 2 is configured by a single computer, but the trademark server apparatus 2 may be configured by a plurality of computers. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the trademark server apparatus 2 may be constructed by a first computer 2a and a second computer 2b.

  The first computer 2a receives the update data 48 and performs a process of updating the trademark database 54. The second computer 2b performs processing for generating the one-tone difference database 56 and processing for the user terminal device based on the trademark database 54. In this embodiment, the processing program 52 is distributed and recorded in the first computer 2a and the second computer 2b.

  In the above, the first computer 2a may perform the process of generating the one-tone difference database 56.

  Further, three computers are provided, the first computer 2a updates the trademark database 54, the second computer 2b generates the one-tone difference database 56, and the third computer 2c performs processing for the user terminal device. May be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the one-tone difference database 56 is generated in advance, but each time an extraction condition is given from the user terminal device, a trademark set that matches the extraction condition may be found from the trademark database 54.

In the above embodiment, different sound codes are given to clear sound, muddy sound, and semi-turbid sound. Accordingly, “F (sound code: Δ05003)”, “bu (sound code: Δ15003)”, “p (sound code: Δ25003)”, and the like are treated as different sounds. However, the above-described extraction processing may be performed by treating these clean sound, muddy sound, and semi-turbid sound as the same sound. In this case, it is only necessary to ignore the second digit of the sound code and determine a match / mismatch. In other words, △? A match may be seen as 5003. here,? Is an arbitrary byte.

2. Second embodiment
(1) Overall Overview The system using the trademark server device 2 in the second embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. However, in this embodiment, a trademark set is extracted such that the designation of one trademark completely matches the front or rear as part of the designation of the other trademark.

  FIG. 20 shows a functional block diagram of the trademark server apparatus 2 according to this embodiment. The trademark recording means 12 records registered trademark data, registered trademark name data, similar group data, registration period data, right holder data, and the like in the trademark database 16.

  The extraction condition receiving unit 30 receives the extraction condition sent from the user terminal device. This extraction condition includes a differential sound that is included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark set desired to be extracted.

  The combined trademark extracting means 70 extracts, from the trademark database, a trademark whose title data matches the difference sound of the extraction condition in the forward or backward direction from the trademark database.

  The element data generation means 72 generates element name data obtained by removing the difference sound from the extracted combined mark name data. The element trademark extraction means 74 extracts a trademark having name data matching the element name data as an element trademark, and associates it with the combined trademark from which the element name data is based to form a trademark set. The trademark set transmitting means 28 transmits the trademark set extracted in this way to the user terminal device.

According to this system, it is possible to obtain a registered trademark set registered by determining that the component trademark and the combined trademark are not similar.

(2) Hardware Configuration The hardware configuration when the above system is realized using a CPU is the same as that shown in FIG. However, in this embodiment, it is not necessary to record the one-tone difference trademark database 56 on the hard disk 40.

(3) Program Processing The operation of the processing program 52 will be described below. The configuration of the trademark database data and the update process thereof are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, the CPU 36 calculates the registered trademark and the designation in which the order is reversed, and the reverse registration trademark and the designation of the designation are provided and recorded. For example, the reverse trademark “TCA” is recorded for the trademark “ACT”, and the reverse name “Toku” is recorded for the name “ACT”.

  FIG. 21 shows a flowchart of the processing program 52 (processing portion for the user device).

  First, when receiving an access request from the user terminal device 6, the CPU 36 confirms the ID and password and grants access. Next, the CPU 36 transmits a menu screen as shown in FIG. 15 to the user terminal device 6. In the user terminal device 6, it is assumed that the user selects the “joint trademark search” radio button R2 from this screen with the mouse. As a result, an extraction condition screen request for “joined trademark search” is transmitted from the user terminal device 6 to the trademark server device 2.

  Upon receiving this request (step S51), the CPU 36 transmits an extraction condition screen as shown in FIG. 24 to the user terminal device 6 (step S52). In FIG. 24, a radio button (1) is for selecting whether to perform extraction based on a title or to perform extraction based on a trademark. The input box (2) is for inputting a difference sound (or a difference trademark). The input box (3) is used to select whether to use the forward match or the backward match. When extracting both, “undesignated” is selected.

  The input boxes (4) and (5) are used to specify the lower limit and the upper limit of the number of calling sounds (or the number of characters of the trademark) of the trademark to be extracted. Input boxes (6) and (7) are for designating the range of registered years of the trademark to be extracted. Specify the start year in the input box (6) and the end year in the input box (7). At least in part of this period range, only those trademarks for which rights remain are extracted.

  The input box (8) is used for inputting whether only the rights that currently exist or whether the rights are to be included are included. The input box (9) is for inputting a similar group to be extracted. A plurality of similar groups can be input.

  The user looks at the screen of FIG. 24 on the user terminal device 6 and inputs a desired extraction condition into each input box using the mouse / keyboard 38, and clicks the search button (21). This extraction condition is transmitted to the trademark server apparatus 2 and received (step S53).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the user selects “name” with the radio button (1), enters “pure” in the input box (2), and selects “front match” in the input box (3). Shall be.

  In response to this extraction condition, the CPU 63 first extracts from the trademark database a trademark having name data that matches forward with “pure” as a differential sound (step S54). That is, a trademark having name data starting from pure is extracted as a combined trademark and recorded on the hard disk 40 or the like.

  If backward matching is designated, a trademark having name data that ends with pure is extracted. In the case of backward matching, the CPU 36 creates a reverse difference sound “Aupi” in which the order of the difference sounds is reversed. Next, the CPU 36 extracts a trademark having reverse name data starting from the reverse difference sound “Aupi”. By doing so, the processing speed of the backward matching search can be increased.

  FIG. 25A shows the combined trademark extracted. Although only the name data is shown in this figure, other data such as a registration number recorded in the trademark database 54 is also extracted.

  Next, the CPU 36 generates element name data obtained by removing the difference sound “pure” from each combined trademark (step S55). FIG. 25B shows element name data generated based on each combined trademark.

  The CPU 36 extracts a trademark having name data that completely matches the element name data from the trademark database 54 and sets it as an element trademark (step S56). Further, each element trademark and the original combined trademark are recorded on the hard disk 40 as a trademark set (step S57). The recorded trademark set is shown in FIG. 25C.

  Next, the CPU 36 deletes the other trademark groups while leaving the trademark groups having the same similar group, different right holders, overlapping registration periods, not being special applications, and whose right holder data is not blank ( Steps S58 to S62). These processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Next, the CPU 36 deletes the trademark set that does not match the extraction condition from the user. For example, a trademark set that does not include any of the similar groups specified in the extraction condition is deleted. The CPU 36 transmits the trademark set extracted in this way to the user terminal device 6. FIG. 26 shows a display screen in the user terminal device 6. As in the first embodiment, the detailed information can be displayed by clicking the detail button 200.

When the “trademark” radio button (1) is selected on the screen of FIG. 24, the same processing is performed on the trademark data instead of the above-described name data.

(4) Other Embodiments In the above embodiment, the trademark server apparatus 2 is configured by a single computer, but the trademark server apparatus 2 may be configured by a plurality of computers. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, the trademark server apparatus 2 may be constructed by a first computer 2a and a second computer 2b.

The first computer 2a receives the update data 48 and performs a process of updating the trademark database 54. The second computer 2b performs processing for the user terminal device. In this embodiment, the processing program 52 is distributed and recorded in the first computer 2a and the second computer 2b.

3. Others In the first and second embodiments described above, the trademark database in which only registered trademarks are recorded is targeted. However, only registered trademarks are extracted from the trademark database in which registered trademarks and application trademarks (unregistered) are recorded. Then, the above processing may be performed. Further, not only registered trademarks but also application trademarks may be extracted. Alternatively, the extraction may be performed on a trademark database in which only the application trademark is recorded.

  In the first and second embodiments, the case where the trademark server device 2 is configured has been described. However, the trademark server device 2 may be realized by a stand-alone computer. In this case, the user inputs extraction conditions from the keyboard or mouse of the computer.

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A recording unit for recording a trademark database and a one-tone difference trademark database;
Trademark recording means for recording trademark data, trademark name data, and similar group data for each trademark in the trademark database;
Among the trademarks recorded in the trademark database, at least one trademark group having the same similar group data and whose trademark name data is different by only one sound is extracted, and both the trademarks of the trademark group are different from each other. First extraction means for extracting a single note of nominal data;
One-tone difference trademark recording means for recording each data of the trademark set extracted by the first extraction means and one sound of the different nominal data in a one-tone difference trademark database;
An extraction condition receiving means for receiving, from the user terminal device, an extraction condition that includes a set of names of different nominal data of the trademark set desired to be extracted;
A second extraction means for extracting a trademark set having the same one-tone set of different name data indicated in the extraction condition from the one-tone different trademark database;
A trademark server apparatus comprising: a trademark set transmission unit that transmits the trademark set extracted by the second extraction unit to the user terminal device. Among trademark data recorded in a trademark database describing trademark data, trademark name data, and similar group data, a trademark group having at least one similar group data and having a trademark name data different by only one sound is extracted. And a first extracting means for extracting one sound of the different nominal data for both of the trademarks of the trademark set;
One-tone difference trademark recording means for recording each data of the trademark set extracted by the first extraction means and one sound of the different nominal data in a one-tone difference trademark database;
Extraction condition receiving means for receiving an extraction condition including a set of sound data of different name sets of trademark sets desired to be extracted;
A second extraction means for extracting a trademark set having the same one-tone set of different name data indicated in the extraction condition from the one-tone different trademark database;
A program for realizing a trademark extraction apparatus provided with a computer. In the server apparatus of Claim 1, or the program of Claim 2,
The trademark recorded in the trademark database is a registered trademark. In the server apparatus or program of Claim 3,
The trademark recording means records registration period data and right holder data in a trademark registration database.
The first extracting means further extracts, from the extracted registered trademark set, ones in which at least a part of registration period data overlaps and different right holder data. In the server apparatus or program in any one of Claims 1-4,
The first extracting means is such that the name data of one trademark is included in the name data of the other trademark, and the number of sounds of the other trademark is one less than the number of names of the one trademark. These two trademarks are also extracted as a trademark set whose name is different by only one sound. In the server apparatus or program in any one of Claims 1-5,
The first extracting means is
For each trademark, an extraction name generation means for generating a plurality of extraction name data in which one of a plurality of sounds constituting the name data is replaced with a dummy and recording the data in association with the trademark;
Name retrieval means for retrieving a trademark set having the same name data for extraction from the recorded name data for extraction as a trademark set in which the name differs by only one sound;
It is characterized by having. In the server apparatus or program of Claim 6,
The name retrieval means retrieves a trademark set in which the name data of one trademark is the same as that of the other trademark excluding the dummy name data as a trademark set whose name is different by only one sound. It is characterized by that. In the server apparatus or program in any one of Claims 1-7,
The first extracting means is
A grouping means for grouping each trademark based on a similar group group obtained by grouping a plurality of similar groups;
In-group search means for searching for a trademark set whose name is different by only one note within the same group;
Similar group search means for searching for the same similar group data among the trademark groups searched by the in-group search means,
It is characterized by having. One-tone different trademark data recorded as a set of a first trademark and a second trademark whose trademark name data is different by only one sound,
A first difference sound data recording area for recording a sound different from the sound of the name data of the second trademark among the sounds of the name data of the first trademark;
A second difference sound data recording area for recording a sound different from the sound of the first trademark name data among the sounds of the name data of the second trademark;
A first name data recording area for recording name data of the first trademark;
A second name data recording area for recording name data of the second trademark;
A first trademark data recording area for recording first trademark data;
A second trademark data recording area for recording second trademark data;
One-tone difference trademark data. A one-tone difference trademark extraction method for extracting a one-tone difference trademark using a computer having a recording unit for recording a trademark database and a one-tone difference trademark database,
The computer records registered trademark data, registered trademark name data, similar group data, registration period data, right holder data for each registered trademark in the trademark database,
A computer receives an extraction condition from a user including a set of phonetic data with different names of registered trademark sets desired to be extracted,
The computer has at least one identical similar group data among the registered trademarks recorded in the trademark database, at least part of the registration period data is duplicated, the right holder data is different, and the extraction condition is met. A one-tone different trademark extraction method, wherein a registered trademark set whose registered trademark name data differs only by one tone is extracted. A recording unit for recording a trademark database;
Trademark recording means for recording similar group data, at least one of trademark data and trademark designation data, for each trademark in the trademark database;
Extraction that receives, from the user terminal device, an extraction condition that includes a differential sound that is included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark set that is desired to be extracted or a differential character that is included only in one trademark data of the trademark set that is desired to be extracted Condition receiving means;
Combined trademark extraction means for extracting, as a combined trademark, a trademark having name data that matches the difference sound in the front or the rear direction, or a trademark data that matches the difference character in the front or the rear portion, as a combined trademark;
Element data generation means for generating element name data obtained by removing the difference sound from the extracted name data of each combined trademark or element trademark data obtained by removing the difference character from the extracted trademark data of each combined trademark;
A trademark having the same designation data as the element designation data or a trademark having the same trademark data as the element trademark data is extracted as an element trademark from the trademark database, and the element trademark including the corresponding combined trademark and the element trademark as a trademark set. Extraction means;
A trademark server apparatus comprising: a trademark set transmission unit that transmits the trademark set extracted by the element trademark extraction unit to the user terminal device. An extraction condition receiving means for receiving an extraction condition including a differential sound included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark group desired to be extracted or a differential character included only in one trademark data of the trademark group desired to be extracted;
A trademark having name data that matches or differs from the difference sound from a trademark database that describes at least one of the trademark data and the name data of the trademark, and a similar group data. A combined trademark extraction means for extracting a trademark having data as a combined trademark;
Element data generation means for generating element name data obtained by removing the difference sound from the extracted name data of each combined trademark or element trademark data obtained by removing the difference character from the extracted trademark data of each combined trademark;
A trademark having the same designation data as the element designation data or a trademark having the same trademark data as the element trademark data is extracted as an element trademark from the trademark database, and the element trademark including the corresponding combined trademark and the element trademark as a trademark set. Extraction means;
A program for realizing a trademark extraction apparatus provided with a computer. In the server apparatus of Claim 11, or the program of Claim 12,
The trademark recorded in the trademark database is a registered trademark. In the server apparatus or program of Claim 13,
The trademark recording means records registration period data and right holder data in a trademark registration database.
The element trademark extraction means further extracts, from the extracted registered trademark set, at least a part of the registration period data that is different and different in the right holder data. In the server apparatus or program in any one of Claims 11-14,
The trademark recording means records, in the trademark database, reverse-order call data obtained by reversing the sounds of the call data or reverse trademark data obtained by reversing the characters of the trademark data.
The combined trademark extraction means includes a trademark including a reverse difference sound in which the difference sounds are rearranged in front of the reverse-order call data, or a reverse difference character in which the difference characters are rearranged in the reverse trademark data. This is characterized in that backward matching is performed by extracting a trademark contained in front of the. A trademark extraction method for extracting a set of combined trademark and element trademark using a computer having a recording unit for recording a trademark database,
The computer records, for each trademark, at least one of trademark data and trademark designation data, similar group data in the trademark database,
The computer sets an extraction condition including a differential sound included only in the name data of one trademark of the trademark set desired to be extracted or a difference character included only in the trademark data of one trademark of the trademark set desired to be extracted from the user. received,
The computer extracts, as a combined trademark, a trademark including the difference sound in front of or behind the nominal data or a trademark including the difference character in front of or behind the trademark data from the trademark database,
A computer generates element name data obtained by removing the differential sound from the name data of each combined trademark extracted or element trademark data obtained by removing the difference characters from the trademark data of each extracted combined trademark;
The computer extracts a trademark having the same designation data as the element designation data or a trademark having the same trademark data as the element trademark data from the trademark database as an element trademark, and sets the corresponding combined trademark and the element trademark as a trademark set. A trademark extraction method characterized by:

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