What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Ukraine?

The following cannot be registered as trademarks:

• Generic terms


• Names, flags, or symbols of countries, regions, or international organizations


• Marks that primarily serve as surnames


• Marks that go against moral standards or public order


• Marks that mainly represent geographic location names


• Marks that include hallmarks, official signs for control and warranty, seals, or assay marks


• Non-distinctive trademarks


• Marks that contain copyright-protected material


• Marks that are descriptive or misleading


• Marks that only show the natural shape of goods


• Marks that use trade names known in Ukraine and owned by someone else


• Marks that are identical or confusingly similar to an already registered trademark in Ukraine


• Marks that include industrial designs


• Marks prohibited by the Law of Ukraine on condemning Communist and Nazi symbols

Note: Please consult a trademark attorney.