• (a)the use of the word or mark “Fiji” or any word that makes reference or implies geographic origins or words or marks making reference or implying an approval from the State for which the proprietor is entitled to disclaim all or any portion of such matter separately or together with other words; and
• (b)a body corporate's name or trading names duly registered under the Companies Act 2015,

unless the use of the word or mark or the use of a disclaimer on the word or mark is approved by the Minister.

• (a)the mark is necessary for the public interest;
• (b)the mark complies and is in accordance generally with approved marks and brands recognised and licensed in accordance with written laws;
• (c)the registration of the trade-mark shall develop Fiji's economy and technology;
• (d)the company seeking registration of its company name as a trade-mark is a government owned entity; or
• (e)on any other reasonable ground.