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Can the trademark applied for registration contain derogatory words?

Article 10 of the Trademark Law stipulates that the following signs shall not be used as trademarks:

(1) The same as the country name, national flag, national emblem, national anthem, military flag, Military emblems, military songs, medals, etc. are the same or similar, and are the same as the names and logos of central state agencies, the names of specific places where they are located, or the names and graphics of landmark buildings;

(2) Identical The name, national flag, national emblem, military flag, etc. of a foreign country are the same or similar, except with the consent of the government of that country; (3) The name, flag, emblem, etc. of an intergovernmental international organization are the same or similar Except with the consent of the organization or if it is not likely to mislead the public;

(4) Is the same as or similar to the official mark or inspection mark indicating the implementation of control and guarantee, except for authorized ones;

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(5) Names or symbols that are the same as or similar to the "Red Cross" or "Red Crescent";

(6) Ethnicly discriminatory;

< p>(7) It is deceptive and can easily cause the public to misunderstand the quality and other characteristics of the product or its place of origin;

(8) It is harmful to socialist morals or has other adverse effects.

The derogatory words you mentioned fall under Article 8. Registration is generally not allowed. Of course, the concept of derogatory terms is not necessarily that clear. Specific vocabulary also requires detailed analysis. For example, some derogatory words clearly have a joking meaning. Although they are derogatory, they are harmless and may be approved.