How to Answer a Trademark Opposition?

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How to Answer a Trademark Opposition?
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Introduction
Trademark registration involves multiple stages
where every successful step leads to publication
in the trademark journal. Trademark acts as a
brand name which provides an edge over others in
the market and entitles you with exclusive
rights. The registration process is regulated
under the Trademark Act 1999 by the Controller
General of Patents, Trademarks and Designs. Once
the registration is initiated, it undergoes
several examining to make sure the mark is
distinct and appropriate.
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Trademark Opposition
Usually, the registrar reviews the application at
every stage, and if he/she finds it satisfactory,
then the trademark is advertised in the journal.
During 4 months, any third party can oppose the
proposed trademark. The status of a trademark
application changes to opposed when a third
party finds the applied trademark to be similar
of an already registered trademark and applies to
the registrar. There are different grounds on
which a trademark can be opposed.   Related Trade
mark Opposition Cost in India

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When Can a Trademark be Opposed?

• Anyone can file a trademark opposition if he/she
  witnesses any of the below-mentioned reasons in
  the applied trademark.
• Lack of any distinctive character.
• Similar to an already existing one.
• Generic or merely descriptive.
• Causes deception amongst the customers.
• Contrary to or prohibited by law.

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Procedure of a Trademark Opposition

• Receipt of a Notice
• Replying with a Counter Statement
• Evidence from the Opposition
• Evidence from the applicant
• Hearing by the registrar

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