What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled in the Dominican Republic?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• Ownership rights


• The mark is descriptive


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• Copyright infringement


• Famous or well-known mark


• Protection of national symbols, flags, and other state emblems


• Representation of the mark's owner


• Trade names


• Registered design rights


• Rights in a personal name


• The mark is generic


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards


• Non-use of the mark