What type of trademark is not registrable?

generic terms
non-distinctive marks
names, symbols or flags of states, regions, nations or of international organizations
marks that function principally as surnames
marks that resemble the emblem of the Crown or royal crests
the word “royal” or any other words, symbols or characters that may lead to the belief that the applicant enjoys royal patronage
marks that are similar to the:
- Red Cross
- Red Crescent
- Geneva Cross
marks that contain the picture or name of a third party without consent
marks that function principally as geographic location names
marks contrary to moral standards or public order
marks that include the following words and expressions:
- “patent”
- “patented”
- “by royal patent”
- “registered design”
- “copyright”
- “counterfeiting is forgery”
- or similar words or expressions
marks that lead to the deception the public
marks that encourage unfair trading competition
marks that contain false indications as to their real origin
marks that are identical or similar to any emblem of religious significance

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