Yes. Cancellation of registration is possible. These are the grounds for a registered trademark to be cancelled:
- Violation of proprietary rights
- Descriptive marks
- Non-distinctive marks
- Deceptive marks
- Functional marks
- Breach of copyright
- Violation of rights under Article 6septies, Article 6ter and Article 6bis of the Paris Convention (consult us for more information)
- Violation of registered designs
- Violation of rights to personal name
- Marks that are generic or have broad meaning
- Marks that indicate a geographical location
- Registration of marks in bad faith
- Marks that violate standards of moral or public order
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