What are the reasons someone in Zambia might oppose a trademark application?

Here are some reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:

• Ownership rights


• Violation of copyright


• The mark is too descriptive


• The mark is too generic


• The mark lacks distinctiveness


• Rights to a personal name


• The mark includes a geographical indication


• The mark is misleading, deceptive, or offensive


• The mark goes against public policy or moral standards


• Protection of national symbols, flags, and other state emblems