What are the grounds for a Trademark Application to be opposed?

Yes. A trademark application can be opposed on the following grounds:

  • Proprietary rights
  • Absolute grounds (ex. descriptiveness)
  • Bad faith
  • Breach of copyright
  • Rights of notorious marks
  • Registration in the name of an agent or a representative
  • Rights in a company name
  • Rights in a personal name
  • Rights in a registered design
  • Unauthorized use of protected of insignia or emblems
  • Any reasonable grounds
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