What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

• There is an earlier registration that conflicts with the mark.


• The mark is merely descriptive.


• The mark lacks distinctiveness.


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive.


• The mark serves a functional purpose.


• The mark is already well-known or famous.


• The mark includes armorial bearings, flags, or other state symbols.


• The mark infringes on personal name rights.


• The mark is generic.


• The mark includes a geographical indication.


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards.