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Is it possible to cancel a registration?

Yes. A registered mark can be cancelled on the grounds of: 

  • Mark contradicts principles of moral and public policy
  • Mark contains geographical indication
  • Proprietary rights
  • Breach of copyright
  • Mark is functional, descriptive, misleading/disparaging/deceptive, and/or generic
  • Mark is against rights of famous and notorious marks
  • Mark uses protected flags, emblems and armorial bearings without permission from respected authorities
  • Mark is against rights of registered designs, trade names or personal names
  • Mark was registered in the name of the proprietor’s representative or agent

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