What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Belarus?

The following types of trademarks cannot be registered in Belarus:

• Trademarks that violate public morals or policies


• Trademarks featuring international, regional, state, or national names, flags, or symbols


• Trademarks lacking distinctiveness


• Trademarks considered generic


• Trademarks primarily used as surnames or family names


• Trademarks that describe the purpose of the goods or services


• Trademarks using universal terms or symbols


• Trademarks that depict the shape of a product


• Trademarks that mislead consumers about the product's origin, nature, or producer


• Trademarks that mislead consumers about the origin of spirits, liquors, or wines


• Trademarks that closely resemble another trademark, causing potential consumer confusion


• Trademarks using protected geographic indications