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

The following are grounds for a trademark application to be opposed: 

  • Conflicts with an earlier registered mark (proprietary rights)
  • Mark is in conflict with standards of morality or public policy
  • Mark is descriptive, functional, misleading, disparaging, deceptive, non-distinctive, or generic
  • Mark is in conflict with a registered design
  • Mark is in conflict with a personal name
  • Mark uses a geographical indication
  • Breach of copyright
  • Mark is in conflict with a notorious mark
  • Mark is in conflict with a trade name
  • Mark was registered under the agent or representative’s name
  • Mark uses protected armorial bearings, emblems or flags without authorization
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