what is Trademark Opposition?

Once a trademark is registered, it is posted in the Journal of Trademarks registered in India. Any third party has the right to oppose the registration of such a trademark within a time period of 3 months, extendable by another month depending on the circumstances, from the date of it being posted in the Journal. Anyone who feels that the trademark must be opposed because it might create confusion to the consumers can do so and the onus lies on the trademark applicant to prove the opposer wrong.

If an Opposition is made, the authority informs the applicant and the opposer to come forward, place their claims and conclude with the authority whether the trademark can be duly registered or the opposition is valid and it should be abandoned.

We, at LGL, understand the importance of protecting your IP rights and will help draft and prepare opposition to the best of our capability and level, so as to protect you and your IP from any damage.