Can a Trademark Application be challenged in Kuwait?

Opposition to a trademark application can be based on the following reasons:

• Existing ownership rights


• The mark is too generic


• The mark merely describes the product or service


• Rights associated with a personal name


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards


• The mark includes a geographical indication