Applicants may not register the following marks:

- Marks that contradict principles of morality and public safety/order;

- Generic words or terms;

- Flags, names, or symbols of any state, nation, or international organization;

- Marks that do not show distinctiveness;

- Marks that are used primarily as a geographical name;

- Marks with geographical indications;

- Marks that are used as an advertising means;

- Scientific, literary and artistic terms.