Descriptive Terms

• Words that simply describe the nature, quality, or characteristics of goods or services cannot be registered.
  
• Marks that are too generic or common for the goods or services they represent.
  
• Words that directly refer to the geographical location of the goods or services.
  
• Terms that are used in common language or everyday speech.
  

Confusingly Similar Marks

• Marks that are identical or confusingly similar to existing registered trademarks.
  
• Marks that cause a likelihood of confusion among consumers due to their similarity to other trademarks.
  
• Marks that are likely to mislead consumers regarding the origin of goods or services.
  
• Marks that create confusion about the ownership of rights over the goods or services.
  

Deceptive Marks

• Marks that deceive or mislead the public regarding the nature or quality of goods or services.
  
• Marks that are likely to cause confusion with the reputation of another business.
  
• Marks that suggest false associations with a particular company, product, or service.
  
• Marks that are likely to harm the interests of public policy or moral standards.
  

Commonly Used Symbols and Devices

• National flags, coats of arms, or official symbols of any country.
  
• Marks that are closely associated with religious symbols or deities.
  
• Geographical names that are not distinctive and are widely used in connection with the goods or services.
  
• Symbols that are reserved by law or public policy from trademark registration.
  

Marks Offensive to Public Morality

• Trademarks that include offensive, obscene, or scandalous content.
  
• Marks that are likely to hurt the religious sentiments of any community.
  
• Marks that include defamatory or derogatory language.
  
• Marks that are deemed to violate public order or morality.