Trademark
Trademark Opposition
Filing & Defense
Trademark Opposition, handled from our Bengaluru office. You get a written quote first, pay online and follow every step in your own login.
- 2 Months
- Reply Deadline
- Written quote before any work
- Secure payment through Razorpay
- One office number
At a glance
What this service covers
Legal Counter-Statement
We draft a robust defense (Form TM-O), addressing each ground of opposition with strong legal arguments and case law.
Evidence Management
We prepare and file your 'Evidence of Use' (Affidavits, Invoices, Marketing Material) to prove your right to the mark.
Hearing Management
The work, stage by stage
Stages of the work
You see these same stages in your login once the work starts, and you are told when each one is done.
- 1
Counter-Statement (not started)
File Form TM-O (Reply to Opposition) within 2 months.
- 2
Evidence (Applicant) (not started)
File evidence in support of application (Affidavits of Use) within 2 months.
- 3
Evidence (Opponent) (not started)
Opponent gets a chance to file evidence in rebuttal (1 month).
- 4
Hearing & Decision (not started)
A Hearing is scheduled. The Officer rules in favor of one party.
Good to know
More about Trademark Opposition
What is Opposition?
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.
Key Deadlines
Applicant (Defending)
- Counter-Statement
- Must be filed within 2 months of receiving the Notice of Opposition.
- Evidence Filing
- After the counter-statement, both parties must submit evidence within a stipulated time.
Filing an Opposition
If you want to oppose a competitor's mark, the process is:
- Monitoring
- Track published marks in the Journal.
- Deadline
- File opposition within 4 months of Journal publication.
- Filing
- Submission of Notice of Opposition (Form TM-O).
- Next Step
- The Applicant files a counter-statement.
Working with Parishrama
From enquiry to delivery, in the open.
The same five steps for every service. You always know what happens next.
- Step 1
Enquire
Tell us what you need. Your enquiry goes straight to our sales team and a sales expert calls you from the office number.
- Step 2
Quote
You get a written quote before anything else happens: our fee, government fees and GST shown separately.
- Step 3
Pay securely
Pay online through Razorpay by UPI, card or net banking. A receipt is issued straight away.
- Step 4
Upload documents
Upload from your phone against a simple checklist. We tell you if a document needs to be sent again, and why.
- Step 5
Track to delivery
The right operations team starts the work. Follow every stage in your login and chat with the people handling it.
Questions
Frequently asked
Something else on your mind? Call the office - it is always the same number.
How long does the Opposition process take?
The Opposition process is lengthy, typically taking anywhere from 12 to 24 months to conclude, especially if it proceeds to a formal Hearing.
Do I need to attend a physical hearing?
If the Registrar is not satisfied with the written submissions, they will schedule a physical/virtual Hearing.
Can I still use the 'TM' symbol during opposition?
Yes, absolutely. You can continue to use the 'TM' symbol because your trademark is currently filed and pending registration. You can only use the '®' symbol after the opposition is resolved in your favor and the certificate is issued.
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Trademark Registration
Protect your Brand Name, Logo, and Tagline across all 45 classes in India.
View the serviceTrademark Objection
Did you receive an Examination Report?
View the serviceTrademark Certificate
Your brand has been approved!
View the serviceTrademark Hearing
Received a Hearing Notice after filing your Objection Reply?
View the serviceTrademark Rectification
Mistakes happen!
View the serviceTM Infringement Notice
Received a Cease & Desist Letter or need to stop a copycat?
View the serviceNext step
Ready to start Trademark Opposition?
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