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

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• Ownership rights issues


• Copyright infringement


• Conflicts with trade names


• The mark is too generic


• The mark is merely descriptive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• Confusion with a well-known mark


• Misrepresentation by the mark's owner


• Conflicts with personal name rights


• Conflicts with registered design rights


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• The mark violates public policy or morality


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• Conflicts with protected symbols like flags or emblems


• The mark was registered with dishonest intentions