Those identical with or similar to the State name, national flag, national emblem, military flag, or decorations, of the People's Republic of China.

Those identical with or similar to the State names, national flags, national emblems or military flags of foreign countries.

Those identical with or similar to the flags, emblems or names, of international intergovernmental organizations.

Those identical with or similar to the symbols, or names, of the Red Cross or the Red Crescent.

Those relating to generic names or designs of the goods in respect of which the trademark is used.

Those having direct reference to the quality, main raw materials, function, use, weight, quantity or other features of the goods in respect of which the trademark is used.

Those having the nature of discrimination against any nationality.

Those having the nature of exaggeration and fraud in advertising goods.

Those detrimental to socialist morals or customs, or having other unhealthy influences.

The geographical names as the administrative divisions at or above the county level and the foreign geographical names well-known to the public shall not be used as trademarks, but such geographical names as have otherwise meanings shall be exclusive. Where a trademark using any of the above-mentioned geographical names has been approved and registered, it shall continue to be valid.

(Lawyer Wu Yingjie)