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What are the restrictions on trademark registration in Poland?

1. The mark is not distinctive enough on the goods for which it is applied;

2. The mark can only be used to specify the type, origin, and origin of the goods in transactions. Elements of quality, quantity, value, destination, manufacturing method, composition, function or use;

3. The logo includes the logo (symbol, national color and national anthem) of the Polish Armed Forces , insignias of paramilitary organizations and law enforcement agencies, replicas of Polish honorary titles, decorations and insignias of orders, military emblems and distinctions or other relevant official emblems and emblems, in particular those related to government administration or local communities, Or when the scope of activities of the organization concerned covers the entire national territory or most of the country, if the applicant cannot show its right to use the special mark in trade, that is, it cannot show the authorization of the national competent authority or the consent of the relevant organization;

4. The registration application is made in bad faith;

5. The logo violates public order or morality;

6. The symbolic elements contained in the logo, especially religious, patriotic and symbols of a cultural nature, the use of which will insult religion and patriotic feelings, or even insult national traditions;

7. Marks include marks officially used for labeling in trade, especially safety marks, quality marks or Legalized seal, which may cause the public to misunderstand the characteristics of the mark, unless the applicant proves that it has the right to use the mark;

8. It is the same as or similar to the well-known trademark rights that others have obtained for any goods. If the submitted trademark has no reasonable cause and its use will bring unfair benefits to the applicant, or damage the uniqueness or reputation of the prior well-known trademark.