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About Trademark Opposition

Trademark Opposition in India comes at a stage after the registrar has approved the trademark application on the distinctiveness factor and publishes the trademark in the journal for the third-party opposition. Anyone can oppose the published trademark within a period of 3 months which can be extended for a month more (3+1); beginning from the day it was first published. If the mark is opposed, an opposition proceeding is initiated. After which, both the parties involved need to come to a conclusion and the decision is taken. The decision whether the mark can be registered or abandoned would be made. There is no restriction on filing an opposition. Anyone who believes that the published mark might create confusion among the public can file for the opposition while the onus of defending the trademark lies in the hands of trademark registrant.

Benefits

Highly effective remedy for TM owner

Trademark opposition plays a very eminent role as it is a chance for the registered trademark owners to stop any other mark that can hinder/ dilute their brand or cause any possible confusion in the market.

Public consultation

As the brand is created through the public popularity and demand, it is very important to consult the public for approval about the registrability of the applied trademark.

Document Required

Details of applicant

Name, Address, Nationality, etc of the applicant.
Body corporate /other categories need to provide with registration certificate

Power of Attorney

It allows the attorney to file the trademark opposition on your behalf.

Affidavit

Affidavit with the basic information about the trademark and its user date and proof of use.

Details about the opposed mark

Detailed information about the mark against which the opposition is to be filed, i.e. name and basic grounds for filing the opposition.

Reasons

  • If the trademark is similar or identical to an earlier or existing registered trademark.
  • If the mark is devoid of any distinctive character or is descriptive.
  • The trademark is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion.
  • If the mark is customary in the current language, or it is in the established practices of business.
  • If the mark is contrary to the law or prohibited under the Emblem and Names Act, 1950
  • The mark contains matters that are likely to hurt religious sentiments of any class or section of people.

Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Any individual who thinks his/her brand name or reputation of the company may be damaged in any way by the registration of a certain mark may choose to oppose such registration by filing the notice of opposition

The notice of opposition can be filed within three months, extendable by one month (3+1) from the date on which the trademark was published in the Trade Marks Journal. If the notice of opposition is filed after three months but before the expiry of four months, then it must be accompanied by a request for an extension by one month, giving sufficient reasons for the delay in filing the opposition

In India, anyone can file for the Trademark Opposition. Usually, it is initiated by a person who is the owner of an earlier trademark or a mark that deals with similar goods/services; or that has a possibility of creating confusion or harm an existing mark can file an opposition, even if its own mark is not registered.

Through a common law of rights of passing off, one can file an opposition even if the Trademark application is pending or already in use if not registered. This law prevents any person from selling his goods/services as that of another and benefiting from it.

The next step is taken by the Registry. The registrar serves the copy to the opponent so that they can file a counter statement. This has to be filed within 2 months of the receipt of the notice of opposition. If it is not filed it is believed to be abandoned.

In a case where the notice of opposition is filed on the use of the mark, it is essential to show that the disputed mark or logo has become distinctive and is recognized that of the plaintiff’s goods and services. Hence, any mark that can cause confusion among the consumers cannot be registered as it would harm the already existing users’ business.

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