What are the reasons for which a registration can be canceled in Qatar?

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• Ownership rights


• The mark is descriptive


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• Famous or well-known mark


• Protection of national symbols like armorial bearings, flags, and other state emblems


• Representation of the mark's owner


• Trade names


• Rights to a personal name


• The mark is generic


• Geographical indication


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards