Protect your trademark by responding effectively to owner objections.
When applying for a trademark, owners of already existing trademarks can come forward and challenge the new application if they believe it infringes on their rights. However, oppositions are not automatically accepted by the IP office, and if you have received one, there might be ways of saving your trademark. We can assess your case, offer legal guidance and craft a proper response to help you stand your ground.
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The best approach for addressing an opposition depends on specific circumstances. Below you can find some of the standard resolution tactics we also employ.
Removing some of the goods and services items can ensure that your brand won't be seen as a competition to the other brand.
You can approach the opposing party and ask them whether and under what circumstances they would be willing to sign a co-existence agreement.
Receiving an opposition, even from renowned brands, doesn't mean that all is lost. Sometimes, the claims can be successfully challenged.
Fill out the form below and describe the opposition you are facing.
Whether it's a takedown, a cease-and-desist letter, or further legal action, we'll guide you every step of the wayWe will assess your case, discuss your options with you and provide a final quote.
After agreeing on the next course of action, we will start working on your case. This might involve preparing a formal response, collecting evidence, approaching the third party on your behalf, and more.
Here you can find our standard quotes for different methods of opposition resolution. Please note that not every method might be suitable to save your trademark. After receiving your case details, we will recommend the best course of action.
Adjustment of the list of goods and services based on the requirement from the trademark office
Negotiation with a counterparty and drafting of a co-existence agreement
Drafting a response to objections in the trademark registration process
Should the scope of your case exceed our standard rate, we will provide a fixed quote so you know what to expect before choosing our services.
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