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A trademark opposition in India is a legal challenge filed by a third party when they believe your trademark is identical or deceptively similar to their existing brand. Once your application is published in the Trademark Journal, it is open for public review for 4 months. During this period, anyone who feels your mark could create confusion, dilute their brand, or is filed in bad faith can raise an objection through a formal opposition.
If an opposition is filed, the trademark applicant is required to submit a counter statement trademark opposition India within the prescribed time. Failure to do so may result in the abandonment of your application, leading to the loss of your brand rights.
The trademark opposition process involves several steps, including filing of notice, submission of counter statement, evidence in support of both parties, and a hearing before the Registrar of Trademarks. This process can be technical and time-bound, requiring precise drafting and strong representation.
At EbizFiling, we simplify the process by:
Preparing and filing your counter statement within deadlines.
Assisting in collecting and presenting evidence.
Representing you before the Registrar.
Providing end-to-end support until the matter is resolved.
With our expertise in services like Trademark Watch, Trademark Assignment, and Trademark Renewal, we ensure your brand identity remains legally protected while you focus on growing your business. You can contact with compliance manager at 09643203209 or email info@ebizfiling.com.
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Avoid losing your trademark by effectively handling trademark opposition in India
Trademark application details and opposition notice
Grounds cited by opposer (if known)
Business name, logo, and usage proof
Rationale for defending your mark
Supporting documents (e.g., sales data, usage evidence, marketing materials)
Submit Your Details
Draft Counter Statement
File Submission
Evidence Filing
Hearing (Ultimate Plan)
Our Compliance Manager will get in touch with you to obtain your documents along with a simple checklist. You need to fill up the checklist and submit along with the documents for the processing. Our expert team will verify documents and proceed with the filing of Counter statement of Trademark Opposition
Once we have all the documents, we will prepare the Counter statement to the notice of the TM opposition. Once we prepare the Counter statement, we will file the same in Form TM O with Trademark registry. The Registry will review and if all the formalities are met, the Registry will then serve the counter-statement on the Opponent.
Once the Counter notice is filed, we will file the evidences supporting our counter statement, if any. Once we have filed the counter statement and evidence, we will be notified by the registry to appear in the hearing. After the hearing, if the registrar shall decide whether the trademark is to be accepted or not.
Trademark opposition is a formal objection raised by a third party against your trademark application after it is published in the Trademark Journal.
Any person or business who believes your trademark is similar to theirs or may cause confusion in the market can file an opposition.
Trademark opposition must be filed within three months from the date of publication of the mark in the journal, with an additional one-month grace period if requested.
You must file a counter statement within two months of receiving the notice, otherwise your application will be treated as abandoned.
A counter statement is your formal reply to the opposition notice, explaining why your trademark should be registered despite the objection.
The process includes filing an opposition, submitting a counter statement, presenting evidence from both sides, and attending a hearing before the Registrar.
Yes, you can continue to use your brand while the opposition is pending, but the registration will only be granted after the matter is resolved.
Yes, professional assistance ensures your counter statement is drafted correctly and supported with strong evidence, increasing your chances of success.
Your trademark application will be considered abandoned and you may lose rights to register the mark in the future.
Yes, after filing your counter statement, you may submit documents, affidavits, or other evidence to strengthen your defense.
Yes, both parties are called for a hearing before the Trademark Registrar, who reviews arguments and evidence before making a decision.
The process can take one to two years depending on the complexity of the case and the availability of hearings at the Trademark Office.
No, opposition is filed against a pending application, while cancellation applies to a trademark that has already been registered.
Yes, both filing of opposition and counter statements can be done online through the official IP India portal with professional guidance.
Yes, you may appeal the Registrar’s decision before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board or higher courts.
No, your ongoing business activities remain unaffected, but the legal ownership of the trademark remains pending until the dispute is resolved.
Yes, more than one party can oppose the same trademark application, and each opposition must be answered separately with a counter statement.
Yes, our trademark opposition services are available nationwide as the process is entirely online and location independent.
Yes, we provide professional representation at the hearing stage as part of our comprehensive trademark opposition service.
We offer expert drafting, nationwide coverage, transparent pricing, and strong legal support to protect your brand effectively.
Defend your trademark with expert opposition filing and counter statement support from from just INR 15,500/- only
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