What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Turkey?

Trademarks can be opposed for the following reasons:

• Ownership rights


• Violation of moral standards and public interest


• Use of geographical names


• Use of generic or common terms


• Use of a well-known personal name


• Conflict with an existing design


• Conflict with existing trade names


• Registered under someone else's name, like an agent or representative


• Use of a protected symbol, emblem, or flag


• Conflict with a well-known trademark


• Copyright infringement


• Marks that are functional, misleading, deceptive, offensive, or merely descriptive