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What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Malaysia?

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  • Generic terms

  • Marks that go against moral standards or public order

  • Trademarks that lack distinctiveness

  • Names, flags, or symbols of countries, regions, or international organizations

  • Marks that are primarily surnames

  • Marks that are primarily geographic location names

  • Specific phrases or words such as:

    • 'To counterfeit this is a forgery'

    • 'Registered Trade Mark'

    • 'Registered Service Mark'

    • Similar phrases in any language



  • The words 'Bunga Raya' and any representation of the hibiscus or similar imitations

  • Representations or words referring to:

    • Sri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong

    • Ruler of a State

    • Any similar imitations



  • Representations of:

    • Royal palaces

    • Buildings owned by the federal, state, or any other government

    • Any similar imitations



  • Words or signs like:

    • 'ASEAN'

    • The ASEAN logo

    • Any similar imitations



  • Words or signs such as:

    • 'Red Crescent'

    • 'Geneva Cross'

    • Representations of the Red Crescent, the Geneva Cross, and other red crosses

    • Representations of the Swiss Federal Cross in white or silver on a red background

    • Any similar representations in similar colors



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