Yes. The following are basis for opposition:
- Earlier right or proprietary right
- Descriptive mark
- Not distinctive mark
- Functional mark
- Breach of copyright
- Notorious mark right
- Use of protected flags or emblems
- Registration of mark using an agent or representative
- Trade name right
- Registered design right
- Personal name right
- Generic mark
- Mark indicates a geographical location
- Mark that are considered immoral
- Mark does not comply with the rules under Industrial Property Act, 2010
- Mark is misleading
- Mark is identical to a notorious mark in Botswana
- Mark is similar to protected state flags, emblems or armorial bearings
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