Can someone challenge a trademark application in Kazakhstan?

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

• Violation of copyright


• Ownership rights


• Existing trade names


• The mark is too descriptive


• The mark is too generic


• The mark is misleading, offensive, or deceptive


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• Famous or well-known mark


• Existing registered design rights


• Application by a representative or agent instead of the owner


• Rights to a personal name


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• Protection of flags, coats of arms, or other national symbols


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards