Can someone challenge a trademark application in Norway?

Yes, a trademark application can be opposed for several reasons:

• The mark goes against moral standards or public order.


• The mark includes a geographical indication.


• The mark has a common or generic meaning.


• The mark infringes on rights associated with a personal name.


• The mark infringes on rights related to a registered design.


• The mark violates rights under Article 6bis (well-known mark), Article 6ter (protected emblems, flags, and armorial bearings), Article 6septies (trademark representation), and Article 8 (trade names) of the Paris Convention.