Can a Trademark Application be opposed?

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The following can be grounds for opposition:

• the mark is generic
• breach of copyright
• proprietary rights
• the mark is not distinctive
• the mark is descriptive
• the mark is misleading, deceptive or disparaging
• rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention
• rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention
• rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention
• rights under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention
• rights in a personal name
• registered design rights
• the mark is against public policy or principles of morality
• the mark consists of a geographical indication
• the mark consists of a prohibited element, such as royal names
• the mark constitutes an unauthorized use of specially protected emblems or national insignia
• the registration is prohibited under any other statutory provisions