What types of trademarks are not eligible for registration in Ireland?

Applicants cannot register the following types of trademarks:

• Marks that go against Ireland's moral standards or public order


• Common words or terms with a broad meaning


• Marks featuring names, flags, or symbols of countries or international organizations without permission from the relevant authorities


• Marks that are not distinctive


• Marks that are primarily geographic names


• Marks that are prohibited in this jurisdiction


• Marks intended to mislead consumers or the public


• Marks applied for with dishonest intentions