Which signs are considered inadmissible to be registered as trademarks due to third party rights?
No sign may be registered as a trademark if it infringes on any third party rights, in the following cases, among others: a) If the sign is identical or similar to a trademark or to a trademark in registration process by a third party since the prior date and it distinguishes the same products or services or others related to them that may cause confusion to the consumer. b) If the use of the sign may cause confusion by being identical or similar to a trademark or to a trademark in process by a third party from a prior date, and distinguishes the same products or services or different products or services, but that may be associated to the prior trademark. c) If the use of the sign may cause confusion by being identical or similar to a trademark with superior rights to obtain registration for the same products or services, or different products or services, and that may be associated with those distinguished by the trademark in use. d) If the use of the sign may cause confusion by bein