Can a registration be canceled in Switzerland?

Yes, you can cancel a registered mark in this jurisdiction for the following reasons:

• The mark goes against Switzerland's moral standards.


• The mark threatens or opposes public order.


• The mark includes a geographical indication.


• The mark is functional, misleading, descriptive, disparaging, deceptive, or lacks distinctiveness.


• The mark infringes on proprietary rights.


• There is a copyright infringement.


• There is a violation of rights related to a registered design, personal name, or company name.


• There is a violation of rights related to a well-known or famous mark.


• There is unauthorized use of specially protected flags, emblems, or armorial bearings.