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Can a Trademark Application be opposed?

Yes. Opposition to trademark application is available based on the following reasons:

  • Earlier registered right or proprietary right
  • Descriptive, misleading, functional, deceptive, or generic mark
  • Use of religious symbols
  • Non-distinctive mark
  • Violation of right to a personal name
  • Violation of rights under Article 6bis, Article 6ter, Article 6septies, and Article 8 of the Paris Convention
  • Marks that are against moral principles
  • Marks that are contrary to public order
  • Use of degree of honour without proof of eligibility
  • Use of third party photos, names or logos without written consent
  • Use of geographic indication
  • Application in bad faith

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