What are the reasons someone in Malawi might oppose a trademark application?

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

• Ownership rights


• Violation of copyright


• The mark is too descriptive


• The mark is too generic


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• Rights associated with a personal name


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• Protection of national symbols, flags, and other state emblems


• The mark contradicts public policy or moral standards