Can a trademark application be challenged in Papua New Guinea?

Here are some reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:

• Ownership rights


• Violation of copyright


• The mark is too generic


• The mark is merely descriptive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or disparaging


• The mark contains scandalous or offensive content