Can a trademark application be challenged in Cyprus?

Yes, a trademark application can be challenged for the following reasons:

• It infringes on existing rights or conflicts with a prior registration.


• It was filed with dishonest intentions.


• The mark is too generic or lacks distinctiveness.


• It resembles a well-known trademark.


• The application was submitted by a representative or agent instead of the rightful owner.


• It infringes on someone's company or personal name rights.


• It includes protected symbols, insignia, or emblems.