Can a registration be canceled in Guatemala?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• The mark is declared generic by civil courts


• Non-use of the trademark


• Annulment or nullity


• Infringement or breach


• Obtained in bad faith


• False or inaccurate information was used


• Representation issues with the applicant or owner


• Contested by owners of a well-known mark


• Applicant knew of the existing contested mark


• Proprietary rights issues


• Mark is descriptive or not distinctive


• Mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging


• Mark is functional


• Copyright breach


• Notorious or well-known mark issues


• Protection of armorial bearings, flags, and State emblems


• Registered in the name of an agent or representative


• Registered design rights issues


• Rights in a personal name


• Mark is generic


• Geographical indication issues


• Against public policy or morality principles


• False or inaccurate information provided by the applicant


• Applicant knew the mark was owned by a third party due to commercial activities