Overview
A trademark helps businesses protect their brand identity by giving them exclusive rights over their logos, names, and symbols. After a trademark application is examined by the Intellectual Property India office and accepted, it is published in the Trademark Journal. This publication invites the public to oppose the registration if they believe it is too similar to their own existing trademark. Such an objection raised by a third party is called a trademark opposition.
Trademark opposition is an important part of the trademark registration process in India. It ensures that only unique and original trademarks are registered. If someone believes that a new application is identical or deceptively similar to their existing mark, they can oppose it. This protects the interests of existing trademark owners and prevents confusion among consumers.
When an opposition is filed, the applicant gets an opportunity to file a counter-statement defending their trademark. Both parties then submit evidence, and a hearing may be scheduled by the trademark registry to resolve the matter. If the opposition is upheld, the application gets rejected. If it is dismissed, the trademark proceeds to registration.
BizGlobal can guide you through the entire opposition process. Whether you want to file an opposition or defend your trademark against one, our experts handle documentation, drafting of notices, filing, and follow-ups with the registry. We help protect your brand interests effectively and ensure you don’t lose your rights due to technical or procedural mistakes.
