The following signs shall not be used as trademarks: (1) the same or similar to the national name, national flag, national emblem, military flag and medals of the People's Republic of China*** and the State of China, as well as the same as the name of a specific place where the central state organs are located or the name or graphic of a landmark building; (2) the same or similar to the national name, national flag, national emblem or military flag of a foreign country, but with the consent of the government of that country (c) the same or similar to the name, flag or emblem of an international intergovernmental organization, except with the consent of the organization or if it is not likely to mislead the public; (d) the same or similar to an official sign or seal of inspection indicating control or guarantee, except where authorized; (e) the same as "Red Cross", Red Cross", "Red Crescent" name, logo or similar; (6) with ethnic discrimination; (7) exaggerated propaganda and deceptive; (8) harmful to socialist morality or other adverse effects. Geographical names of administrative divisions above the county level or foreign geographical names known to the public shall not be used as trademarks. However, the names have other meanings or as a collective mark, certification mark component except; already registered trademarks using the names continue to be valid. The following signs shall not be registered as trademarks: (a) only the common name of the goods, graphics, models; (b) only direct indication of the quality of the goods, the main raw materials, functions, uses, weight, quantity and other characteristics; (c) the lack of distinctive features.