A ‘Trademark opposition’ means an objection filed by third parties, against registration of a trademark within 4 months of the advertisement of the trademark to be opposed.
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Drafting and filing of reply for objection raised by trademark Examiner. Inclusive of government fee and taxes.
Any person, natural or legal, may file an opposition with the Registry. This includes any individual person(s), companies, partnership firm(s) and trust(s). Notably, the person filing the opposition need not have any commercial interest in the matter or a prior registered trademark in the Registry.
The mark which is devoid of any distinctive characteristic or includes indications which may serve in trade to designate quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geographical origin or the time of production.
The mark is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion. This includes any mark which may be identified with an already registered trademark or that have become customary in the practice of trade.
Any person who wishes to file a notice is required to mention important specifics concerning, details of the opposed application, details of the opposing party and grounds for opposition.
Such notice must be filed within 4 months of the advertisement of the mark. If the Registry is satisfied with the notice, it will then serve a copy to the concerned applicant.
Any ‘person aggrieved’ by the registration of a trademark, may file for removal, cancellation or rectification of the register of trademarks.