Can a registration be canceled in Hong Kong?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• The mark is descriptive.


• The mark lacks distinctiveness.


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging.


• The mark serves a functional purpose.


• The mark is a protected armorial bearing, flag, or State emblem.


• The mark is generic or commonly used in the current language.


• The mark is a geographical indication.


• The mark poses a threat to public policy or morality principles.


• The mark is a badge or emblem of particular public interest.


• The mark misrepresents the product's nature or is used misleadingly.


• The mark is prohibited in Hong Kong.


• The registration was made in bad faith.


• There was a failure to comply with any condition or policy during registration.


• The mark has not been genuinely used in Hong Kong by the owner.