Is it possible to cancel a registration?

Yes. The following are cancellation grounds: 

  • Conflicting registration (proprietary rights)
  • Descriptive mark
  • Functional mark
  • Generic mark
  • Geographical indication is included in the mark
  • Immoral mark or contrary to public policy
  • Non-distinctive mark
  • Misleading/disparaging/deceptive mark
  • Breach of copyright
  • Personal name rights
  • Registered design rights
  • Violation of rights under Article 6bis, Article 6ter, and Article 8 of the Paris Convention
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