Can a trademark registration be canceled in Colombia?

Yes, you can cancel a trademark registration for several reasons:

• Ownership rights


• The mark is too descriptive


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• Copyright infringement


• Rights under Article 6bis of the Paris Convention (well-known marks)


• Rights under Article 6ter of the Paris Convention (protection of state symbols)


• Rights under Article 6septies of the Paris Convention (agent or representative registration)


• Rights under Article 8 of the Paris Convention (trade names)


• Registered design rights


• Personal name rights


• The mark is generic


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• The mark violates public policy or morality


• The registration was obtained to engage in unfair competition