What kind of marks cannot be registered?
The following marks cannot be registered: • marks that describe value, quantity, quality, or intended purpose of the goods or services; • marks that are deceptive; • marks that are contrary to public order or morality; • marks that consist of armorial bearings, flags and other emblems or official signs of States or international intergovernmental organizations; • marks of such a nature as to infringe rights acquired by third parties in the country where protection is claimed (for example: marks that are identical or similar to earlier marks for identical or similar goods or services; or marks that are identical or similar to well-known marks).
