Protect your brand from competitors. Whether you need to Defend Your Mark against an opponent or File an Opposition against a competitor's mark, our IP experts provide full legal support.
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The deadline is strictly 2 months. Act now.
A Trademark Opposition is a formal challenge filed by a third party (a company, individual, or public member) against your trademark after it has been advertised in the Trademark Journal. It signifies a direct legal conflict over the brand name.
If you are the Applicant (receiving the opposition), you must file a counter-statement (legal defense) within two months of receiving the opposition notice, or your application will be deemed abandoned.
Applicant (Defending)
We draft a robust defense (Form TM-O), addressing each ground of opposition with strong legal arguments and case law.
We prepare and file your 'Evidence of Use' (Affidavits, Invoices, Marketing Material) to prove your right to the mark.
Our lawyers represent you before the Trademark Hearing Officer to argue the case for your mark's registration.
What happens after you receive the Opposition Notice:
File Form TM-O (Reply to Opposition) within 2 months.
File evidence in support of application (Affidavits of Use) within 2 months.
Opponent gets a chance to file evidence in rebuttal (1 month).
A Hearing is scheduled. The Officer rules in favor of one party.
If you want to oppose a competitor's mark, the process is: