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Can a Trademark Application be opposed?

Yes. The grounds for opposition are as follow: 

  • Mark contradicts moral principles or public order
  • Mark contains a geographical indication
  • Mark has a general meaning
  • Mark has violation against rights in a personal name
  • Mark has violation against rights to a registered design
  • Mark has violation against rights under Article 6bis (notorious mark), Article 6ter (protected emblems, flags and armorial bearings), Article 6septies (representation of trademark), and Article 8 (trade names) of the Paris Convention

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