{"id":54116,"date":"2023-03-28T18:43:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T13:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54116"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:19:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:49:14","slug":"process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Process of Trademark Opposition in India \u2013Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A trademark aids in identifying various products and services by giving the company an identity that makes it stand out in the marketplace. Without security, it would lose its unique identity and be unable to build a name for itself in the market. A third party can use trademark resistance to prevent a person or business from registering a mark that is too similar to others or already in use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is done to prevent customer or user misunderstandings about the business from which they are purchasing goods or services. It also ensures the uniqueness of already registered brands or well-known names, ensuring their brand value is maintained. Scroll down to check the detailed process of Trademark Opposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#Who_Can_Oppose_A_Trademark_Application\" >Who Can Oppose A Trademark Application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#Why_Is_There_A_Need_To_File_Trademark_Opposition\" >Why Is There A Need To File Trademark\nOpposition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#What_Are_The_Grounds_For_Trademark_Opposition\" >What Are The Grounds For Trademark\nOpposition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#What_Are_The_Documents_Required_During_The_Process_Of_Trademark_Opposition\" >What Are The Documents Required\nDuring The Process Of Trademark Opposition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#Process_of_Trademark_Opposition_in_India\" >Process\nof Trademark Opposition in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#What_is_the_Time_Limit_of_Trademark_Opposition\" >What is the Time Limit of\nTrademark Opposition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#How_to_File_Trademark_Opposition\" >How to File Trademark\nOpposition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#Are_Trademark_Opposition_and_Objection_Different\" >Are Trademark Opposition and\nObjection Different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#What_Are_The_Reasons_For_Trademark_Opposition_In_India\" >What Are The Reasons For Trademark\nOpposition In India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-opposition-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>What is Trademark Opposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we discuss the process of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-opposition\" title=\"Trademark Opposition\">Trademark Opposition<\/a><\/strong>, let\u2019s understand the meaning of Trademark Opposition. Following the registrar&#8217;s approval of the trademark registration in India based on the uniqueness element. Anyone may challenge the published trademark within a timeframe of three months, which may be prolonged for an additional month (3+1), starting on the day it was first published. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the mark is disputed, an opposition process is opened. After both sides have had an opportunity to consider it, a choice is made. It would be decided whether to register the mark or reject it. There are no limitations on who can oppose. Anyone who believes that the trademark as published may cause confusion among consumers may file an objection, and the trademark applicant is responsible for upholding the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Oppose_A_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Who Can Oppose A Trademark Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Opposition can be submitted by anyone who thinks the mark is violative or similar to any registered trademark. It is not necessary that the person filing the opposition must be the owner of a similar trademark. The opposition can be filed by any third party, including the buyer of the customer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When an objection is filed, the issue of the opponent&#8217;s credibility is not an issue. People have three months from the date that the TM was published in the Trademark Journal to challenge it; this time may be prolonged by a maximum of one additional month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_There_A_Need_To_File_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>Why Is There A Need To File Trademark\nOpposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through\nthe TM-O form, the patent objection is submitted. The person who submits the opposition\nmust file it with relevant documents. The opposition must send the necessary\npapers along with details about the application being opposed. Different\ninformation and documents are required depending on the basis for such\nopposition. Let us examine the essentials of opposing the trademark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prior Authorisation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe opposition is made on a trademark that has already been filed, the opponent\nmust provide information about that property, including its status, application\nnumber, and priority date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Popular Marks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\ndocument that can serve as proof of an already existing well-known mark or a\nmark with a name in the market should be noted if the resistance is based on\nsuch a mark or marks, and it should also identify the country or countries\nwhere the previous mark is considered to be well-known. An alternative is to\nshow documentation proving the mark has been filed or requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensee<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In\ncases where the opposition is submitted by a licensee who is not a registered\nuser, the licensee&#8217;s name, location, and a statement that he has permission to\nsubmit the opposition may be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foreigner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nopposing party&#8217;s name and delivery location in India are necessary when the\nopposing party is a foreigner without a place of business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Grounds_For_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>What Are The Grounds For Trademark\nOpposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\ntrademark can be opposed for a variety of causes. However, you can categorise\nthem into two groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Absolute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Absolute Grounds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolute\nreasons for opposition result from flagrant trademark law violations. They\ninclude the main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If\nthe products and services do not have any such characteristic that sets them\napart from others, the trademark registration will be turned down. The primary\nprerequisite for brand registration is distinctiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\nwill be challenged if a mark defines the calibre, nature, or any other\nattributes of the products and services the business provides. The mark must be\ndistinctive and shall not reveal all information about the company&#8217;s goods and\nservices. Offensive marks that are against public decency or can offend any\ngroup will be opposed. For instance, you cannot register the term\n&#8220;apple&#8221; for a fruit-related business but for a technology business. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover,\nyour trademark application will be objected if you choose an offensive mark. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relative Grounds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\na comparable brand has already filed the same mark with the trademark\nofficials, the similar proposed mark will be objected to. The company won&#8217;t be\nable to maintain its character if there are two trademarks that are confusingly\nidentical. The application may submit a reply to the complaints outlining how\nits mark differs from the mark in contention and providing proof to back up\nthis claim. The non-objection document signed by the proprietor of the\ncompeting mark may also be provided by the petitioner. A similar trademark\ncannot be filed in that case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Documents_Required_During_The_Process_Of_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>What Are The Documents Required\nDuring The Process Of Trademark Opposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nmust submit the following records in India during the process of trademark opposition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The registration of a trademark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents to support your reply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about your Trademark Attorney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Additionally,\nyour opponent will need the following documents:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Certificate of Trademark Registration (if\nhe is the owner of the registered trademark)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information to back up the opposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about their brand lawyer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Trademark_Opposition_in_India\"><\/span>Process\nof Trademark Opposition in India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing are followed in the process of Trademark Opposition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Trademark Opposition Notice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within\nfour months of the registration application being published in the trademark\njournal, anyone may submit a trademark opposition to the Registrar by\nsubmitting a notification in Form TM-O and paying applicable costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details\nabout the application (trademark registration application), the opposing party,\nand the reasons for resistance should all be included in the notice. Within\nthree months of getting the opposition notice, the Registrar must deliver a\ncopy of the notice of opposition to the petitioner (person who submitted the\ntrademark registration application).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Notice Of Trademark Opposition\nCounter-Statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Within\ntwo months of getting a copy of the notice of opposition, the applicant must\nsubmit a Form TM-O counter-statement to the Registrar outlining their facts in\nresponse to the notice of opposition. Within two months of getting the\ncounter-statement, the Registrar will serve a duplicate of it to the opposite\nparty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s\nsay the applicant does not submit a response within two months of getting the\nnotice of objection. In that situation, the Registrar will assume that the\ntrademark registration application has been abandoned and won&#8217;t proceed with\nthe trademark registration. Therefore, it is essential to draft a proper reply\nand send it to the registrar within two months; otherwise, your application\nwill be abandoned, and you will have to initiate the same process again to\nregister your mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Evidence Against The Opposition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nreceiving a copy of the applicant&#8217;s counter-statement, the opposing party has\nless than two months to submit proof to the Registrar in support of their\nnotification of objection. All copies of the evidence should also be sent to\nthe applicant by the opposite party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\npetitioner should submit their supporting documentation for the trademark\nregistration application within two months of getting the opposite party&#8217;s\nproof copy after receiving it. Both the Registrar and the opposing party must\nreceive the applicant&#8217;s proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nreceipt of the applicant&#8217;s evidence documents, the opposite party has one month\nto submit additional evidence. The Registrar and the petitioner must receive\nadditional proof from the opposing party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decision After The Hearing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nboth parties have submitted their evidence and the opposite party has submitted\nadditional evidence, the Registrar will notify both parties of the first court\ndate. The objection will be dropped, and the Registrar will register the\ntrademark if the adverse party is absent on the hearing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nregistration application will be deemed abandoned and rejected if the\npetitioner is absent on the hearing date. Both sides to the proceeding have\nfiled written reasons, which the Registrar will consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nRegistrar will decide whether to move forward with the trademark registration\nor refuse the trademark registration application after hearing from both\nparties and taking into account the proof they have provided. Both parties will\nreceive written notice of the Registrar&#8217;s decision at the location they\nsupplied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Time_Limit_of_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>What is the Time Limit of\nTrademark Opposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone may challenge the trademark registration for three months following the trademark announcement in the <strong>Trade Marks Journal<\/strong>. (Which may extend to four months). In case of any opposition, it must be filled first in the trademark office to the registrar within the specified time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the result of the registrar is not satisfactory, then you can approach the court or the Appellate Board. (IPAB). If the registrar finds the trademark opposition accurate, he will reject your trademark application. If the copyright opposition filing is denied, the name will be registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_File_Trademark_Opposition\"><\/span>How to File Trademark\nOpposition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provide\ncomplete information about the trademark registration that is the subject of\nthe objection.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nan opposition is raised due to the similarity of the trademark, then the\napplicant\u2019s name and application number of the already registered mark must be\nmentioned. Moreover, there must be a description of the products or services\nmentioned in the trademark application against which opposition must be\nmentioned in the counter-statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mention\ninformation about the prior trademark or earlier claim that forms the basis of\nthe opposition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe opposition is due to any already registered similar mark, you must provide\nthe application or registration number of such trademark. An indication of the\nextent to which the nation or region the earlier mark is acknowledged to be\nwell known is required if the opposition is founded on a renowned trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information\nabout the opposition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nthe owner of an earlier mark or earlier right files an objection, he must\ninclude his name, location, and a statement stating that he is the owner of the\nearlier mark or earlier right. Name, address, and the date of application for\nregistration of the new proprietor received by the appropriate office are\nrequired if the successor files the opposition in title to the registered\nproprietor of a trademark who has not yet been registered as a new proprietor.\nThe opposing party&#8217;s name and location for assistance in India if the opposing\nparty does not have a place of business there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Trademark_Opposition_and_Objection_Different\"><\/span>Are Trademark Opposition and\nObjection Different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference between trademark opposition and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-objection\" title=\"Trademark Objection\">trademark objection<\/a><\/strong> is that trademark objection is an initial process where the examiner raises objections to the trademark application. This objection is raised while the examiner checks the trademark application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, when the examiner checks the application and the mark is published in the Trade Mark journal, the third party opposes the trademark application. An objection can be raised only by the examiner. In contrast, an opposition can be raised by any third party who thinks this mark is violative or similar to any already registered mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Reasons_For_Trademark_Opposition_In_India\"><\/span>What Are The Reasons For Trademark\nOpposition In India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Submitting The Wrong Patent\nApplication<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncomplaint procedures will be started if the registrar determines that the\npetitioner has submitted the wrong trademark form. The petitioner may file a\nmodification request in the form TM-16 to address this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Application Is Filed With An Incorrect\nApplicant Name<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nname of the candidate is entered into the form TM-16 in accordance with the\nrules and regulations. Your trademark registration will be challenged if you\naccidentally entered the incorrect applicant&#8217;s name. You can use form TM-16 to\nsubmit a proposal to fix this problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not Submitting The TM-18 Form<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nexaminer will begin the objection procedure if the candidate has not submitted\nthe TM-18 form or all necessary information. A signed power of attorney must\nalso be included with the trademark registration if someone is filing it on\nbehalf of the petitioner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By\napplying, the applicant can ask for correction on the TM-18 form, which will\noverride the complaint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Application Was Submitted Under\nThe Incorrect Trademark Class<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare 45 trademark classes, and you must review the catalogue of trademark\nclasses before submitting an application for trademark registration. 36 to 45\nare utility classes, and classes 1 to 35 are for products. Depending on the\ntype of your company, you must choose the appropriate trademark class.\nMoreover, the trademark objection procedure will begin if you register your\ntrademark under the incorrect class. You are required to send your proposal to\nthe examiner in order to correct this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrect Address<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every\ncompany that applies for copyright must include the correct location of the\nplace where the business is located. Your application may be challenged if the\nbusiness gave the wrong location and made no note of it in the TM-16 form. You\nhave the choice of sending a form TM-16 for a change request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Generalised Summary Of The Products\nAnd Services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes,\nthe candidate gives a lengthy and ambiguous explanation of the products and\nservices they offer. The objection procedure will be started if the evaluator\nfeels that the explanation is insufficient and inappropriate. Form TM-16 must\nbe filed in order to seek a change to the description of products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Presence Of Related Brands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\nregistration will be rejected if the applied mark is identical to or\nconfusingly close to an existing registered trademark. The reviewer won&#8217;t\nreview your application because similar trademarks cannot be registered. If\nidentical trademarks are filed, the business will lose its distinctive identity,\nand people will become perplexed about the brand identification of all\nbusinesses. Therefore, when choosing a symbol, you must ensure that it is\noriginal and hasn&#8217;t been used before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Employing A Symbol That Suggests A\nConnection To A Government Entity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\nmust avoid using any words or symbols that could mislead people into believing\nyour business is affiliated with a government agency. For instance, you cannot\ncall your business regal government Pvt. Ltd. because the term\n&#8220;government&#8221; implies that your business is connected to a government\nagency and may cause confusion. The evaluator will challenge such a score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using Offensive Mark<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyour brand employs any language that is impermissible or insulting, it will be\nchallenged. Such a symbol cannot be registered as a trademark because it\nviolates public morals and will have a harmful effect on people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\nAre The Repercussions Of Not Submitting A Response?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\navoid making errors during the registration process, you must make sure to seek\nthe counsel of a law professional when submitting the trademark application. If\nyou employ a trademark lawyer to file a registration application, there are\nalso lesser possibilities that the application will be opposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding\nto the opposition is a crucial stage in the trademark registration process, as\nmany trademark applications receive them. You must also be conscious that\neverything in this process is time-limited, so you must submit your reaction to\nopposition within a specific window of time. Your registration will be\ncancelled if you don&#8217;t respond on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\nthat, you have only two choices: either submit a new application using the same\nprocess or request an extension of time with a valid justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Trademark Registrar publishes the application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\" title=\"Trademark Registration\">trademark registration<\/a><\/strong> in the Trademark Journal, any individual or third party may submit a Trademark Opposition to the trademark registration application within four months of publication. If an opposition has been submitted, the online state of your trademark application will say &#8220;Opposed&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark investigation will be conducted if your application for registration is accepted, after which it will be published online in the trademark journal. Making the work known to the public and providing everyone with a chance to oppose to the application are the primary objectives of such publications. Only if they believe the filing harmed them should they submit an online trademark objection. To file for Trademark Opposition in India, you must seek expert guidance by contacting Corpbiz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trademark-opposition-in-india\/\">Trademark Opposition In India: Complete Overview<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trademark aids in identifying various products and services by giving the company an identity that makes it stand out in the marketplace. Without security, it would lose its unique identity and be unable to build a name for itself in the market. 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