One-stop platform to manage processes of all your IPs - Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Patents, GI & Trade Secrets.
One-stop platform to manage processes of all your IPs - Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Patents, GI & Trade Secrets.
A Rival Mark Just Published in the Trademark Journal – Oppose It Before It Gets Registered Against You.
Once the 4-month opposition window closes, the conflicting mark can proceed to registration and becomes a legal barrier to your brand. Notice of Opposition filed by your authorised attorney · Legal research-based opposition drafting · Evidence bundle preparation · Registry follow-up and hearing coordination · Dedicated coordinator until final decision.
4-Month Opposition Window – Absolute Deadline. Once a mark is published in the Trademark Journal, you have exactly 4 months to file a formal opposition. After this window closes, the mark can proceed to registration and your right to oppose is permanently lost.
The complete opposition filing solution – legal research, Notice of Opposition drafting, evidence bundle, Registry filing, hearing coordination, and dedicated coordinator until the final Registry decision. No stage-wise billing.
Connect with our process management team via WhatsApp at +91 98192 98195 before purchasing – share the opposing mark's application number and your trademark details. We will assess the conflict and confirm whether opposition grounds exist at no charge.
Every step of the opposition proceeding is included in one payment of ₹14,900. No stage-wise billing. No surprise charges at any point in the proceedings.
| Service Component | Included | Govt. Fee | Platform Managed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal research on opposition grounds and case strategy | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Notice of Opposition drafting by your authorised attorney | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Evidence bundle preparation and organisation | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Notice of Opposition filing with Trademark Registry | ✓ Yes | ✓ ₹2,700 Included | ✓ |
| Filing confirmation and acknowledgement update | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Monitoring and response to applicant's counter-statement (if filed) | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Registry follow-up and case status tracking | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Hearing coordination and attorney representation (upon your written authorisation) | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Written submissions and additional evidence (if required) | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Strategic recommendations on settlement or continuation | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| Dedicated coordinator until final Registry decision | ✓ Yes | Included | ✓ |
| One payment of ₹14,900 covers every step above – from legal research and Notice of Opposition filing through all hearings to final Registry decision. Government fee ₹2,700 included. No hidden charges at any stage of the proceedings. | |||
Your complete opposition journey, step by step. One payment covers every step – from legal research to final Registry decision – coordinated by our platform team and the attorneys you authorise.
Your authorised attorney researches the legal grounds for opposition – similarity of marks, similarity of goods/services, prior use, prior registration, bad faith, and any other applicable grounds under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. A case strategy is developed to maximise the opposition's success.
A legally researched Notice of Opposition is drafted by your authorised attorney – incorporating all applicable grounds, factual claims, and legal arguments. Evidence of your prior use, registration, and market presence compiled and organised into a formal evidence bundle for filing.
Complete Notice of Opposition with the evidence bundle filed at the Trademark Registry by your authorised attorney. Government fee of ₹2,700 paid as part of your all-inclusive price. Filing acknowledgement received and shared with you immediately. Registry opposition proceedings formally commenced.
Once the Notice of Opposition is served on the applicant, they have 2 months to file a counter-statement. Our platform team monitors and tracks the counter-statement filing. If filed, your authorised attorney reviews the counter-statement and coordinates the appropriate response strategy.
Both parties file evidence in support of their respective positions. Your authorised attorney manages your evidence filing – affidavits, documents, market survey evidence, and any additional legal submissions required by the Registry. Our platform team coordinates all deadlines and submissions.
The Trademark Registry schedules a hearing at which both parties present arguments. Your authorised attorney attends and represents your opposition – preparing oral arguments, written submissions, and responding to any Registry queries. All hearing coordination handled by our platform team at no additional fee.
The Trademark Registry issues its final decision – either sustaining the opposition (conflicting mark refused registration) or dismissing it (applicant's mark proceeds). Our platform team coordinates with your authorised attorney throughout and communicates the outcome with recommended next steps immediately upon decision.
Regardless of the Registry's decision, your dedicated coordinator provides strategic recommendations – on appeal options, settlement negotiations, or alternative brand protection steps. Your case file and all documents are preserved for future reference or any appeal proceedings you may pursue.
One managed process. From identifying the threat to Registry's final decision – coordinated by our platform team and the attorneys you authorise. Act fast – the 4-month window is absolute.
Purchase the opposition package and complete payment. Our process management team contacts you immediately and begins the conflict assessment. You share the opposing mark's Trademark Journal publication details and your trademark information. Your authorised attorney researches the opposition grounds, drafts the Notice of Opposition, and prepares the evidence bundle. All documentation reviewed for quality and legal completeness before filing.
Your authorised attorney files the Notice of Opposition with the Trademark Registry along with the evidence bundle. Government fee of ₹2,700 paid as part of your all-inclusive price – no separate payment from you. Filing acknowledgement received and shared immediately. Registry serves notice on the applicant. Platform team monitors the applicant's counter-statement (if any) and coordinates your authorised attorney's response strategy throughout the evidence stage.
Registry schedules hearing dates at which your authorised attorney presents oral arguments on your behalf. All hearing coordination and attorney preparation managed by our platform team at no extra charge. Registry issues its final decision – sustaining or dismissing the opposition. Your dedicated coordinator communicates the outcome immediately and provides strategic recommendations on next steps, whether the decision is in your favour or requires further action.
Filing an opposition now is significantly less expensive and more effective than the consequences of allowing a conflicting mark to proceed to registration unchallenged.
When a rival mark threatens your brand, the quality of your opposition and the speed of filing determine the outcome. One platform. One fixed fee. Complete proceedings management.
The ₹2,700 government fee for filing a Notice of Opposition is included in your all-inclusive ₹14,900 price. No separate fee to arrange. No surprises at any stage of the proceedings.
Your Notice of Opposition is drafted by IP attorneys you independently authorise – incorporating legal research on the strongest opposition grounds and a complete evidence bundle tailored to your case.
If the Registry schedules opposition hearings, your independently authorised attorney attends upon your written consent – no additional fee for hearing preparation, attendance or follow-up within this package.
With the 4-month window being non-extendable, our platform team contacts you and begins opposition research the same day you purchase – minimising the risk of missing the deadline.
One payment of ₹14,900 covers every step – research, drafting, evidence bundle, filing, hearing representation, and dedicated coordinator until the final Registry decision. No wondering what the next stage will cost.
One coordinator manages your opposition from filing to final decision – knowing your case, your brand and your priorities throughout the proceedings. No rotating support agents. No re-explaining your situation.
At every stage – counter-statement, evidence, hearing, decision – your attorney and coordinator provide strategic recommendations. Settlement options, continuation strategy, and appeal considerations are all addressed.
₹14,900 is your complete, final, all-inclusive cost per class per mark – government fee, legal research, opposition drafting, evidence bundle, Registry proceedings, and hearing representation all covered.
Check whether your situation warrants a formal Trademark Opposition filing within the 4-month journal publication window.
| Your Situation | Ground for Opposition | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Published mark is identical or deceptively similar to your registered trademark | Sections 11(1), 11(2) Trade Marks Act | ✓ Oppose – strong grounds |
| Published mark is phonetically similar to your well-known brand name | Section 11(1)(b) – likelihood of confusion | ✓ Oppose – strong grounds |
| Published mark covers goods/services identical to your registered class | Section 11(1)(a) – identical mark, identical goods | ✓ Oppose – strongest grounds |
| Published mark would dilute your well-known mark (even in a different class) | Section 11(2) – well-known marks protection | ✓ Oppose – file immediately |
| Published mark appears to be filed in bad faith by a former employee or partner | Section 11(10)(ii) – bad faith opposition | ✓ Oppose with evidence |
| Published mark is your brand name but filed by a third party | Sections 11, 18 – prior use and priority | ✓ Oppose – urgent action needed |
| Published mark is similar to your trademark application (both pending) | Section 11 – relative grounds | ✓ Oppose to protect pending application |
| Published mark is used by a competitor to copy your product identity | Sections 11, 18 – prior use evidence | ✓ Oppose with evidence of use |
| Not sure whether the published mark conflicts with yours | Assessment required | ⚠ Connect with our team – free assessment |
| Government fee ₹2,700, attorney drafting, evidence bundle, Registry proceedings and hearing representation fully included in ₹14,900 all-inclusive price per class per mark. Free pre-purchase conflict assessment available via WhatsApp. | ||
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Legal research-based drafting · Govt. fee ₹2,700 included · Attorney representation at hearings · Dedicated coordinator to final decision.
Opposition blocks a rival mark. These services complete your brand protection strategy.
Receive alerts on every conflicting new filing the week it publishes – so you never miss the opposition window again.
See Plan & Pricing →Received a Notice of Opposition against your own application? We manage your complete counter-opposition defence.
See Plan & Pricing →Renew your trademark every 10 years. Government fee included. Deadline-tracked renewal process.
See Plan & Pricing →If a conflicting mark has already been registered, rectification proceedings can have it removed.
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