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Can a Trademark Application be opposed?

The following can be grounds for opposition:

 

  • relative grounds on the basis of proprietary rights or conflicting earlier registration
  • absolute grounds on the basis of non-proprietary rights or non-distinctiveness)
  • application was filed in bad faith
  • a breach of copyright was proved
  • rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention are violated
  • rights under Article 6septies of the Paris are violated
  • rights in a company name
  • rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention are violated
  • registered design rights
  • rights in a personal name
  • unauthorized use or illegal use of protected emblems and national insignia

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