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

Registration can be canceled for the following reasons:

• Ownership rights


• Use of trade names


• Copyright infringement


• The mark is too descriptive


• The mark serves a functional purpose


• The mark is generic


• Conflicts with registered design rights


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• Conflicts with personal name rights


• Conflicts with a well-known or famous mark


• Involves protected symbols like armorial bearings, flags, or state emblems


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• Misrepresentation by the mark's owner


• The mark violates public policy or moral standards