Trademark Opposition Kya Hai? Agar Koi Oppose Kare To Kya Kare?

🔹 Trademark Opposition Kya Hoti Hai?

👉 Jab koi yeh claim kare ki:

• Aapka trademark unke existing trademark se similar hai

• Trademark confusing / misleading hai

• Trademark law ke against hai

to wo Trademark Opposition file karta hai.

⏱ Opposition Journal publication ke 4 months ke andar file ki ja sakti hai.

🚨 Trademark Opposition Aane Par Kya Hota Hai?

• Status: Opposed

• Registration process temporarily ruk jata hai

• Applicant ko legal reply dena padta hai

📝 Agar Koi Trademark Oppose Kare To Kya Kare? (Step by Step)

✅ Step 1: Opposition Notice Check Kare

• Opposition ka reason dhyan se padhein

• Kaun oppose kar raha hai, aur kyun – samjhein

✅ Step 2: Counter Statement File Kare

👉 Opposition notice milne ke 2 months ke andar
Counter Statement file karna mandatory hota hai.

❌ Agar file nahi kiya to trademark abandoned ho sakta hai.

✅ Step 3: Evidence Submit Kare

• Brand usage proof

• Invoices / Website / Social media proof

• Affidavit of use (agar applicable)

✅ Step 4: Hearing Process

• Dono parties apne arguments rakhte hain

• Registrar final decision leta hai

❌ Trademark Opposition Ke Common Reasons

⚠ Similar trademark already registered
⚠ Brand name confusing hai
⚠ Malafide intention ka doubt
⚠ Trademark description galat hai

💡 Important Tips

✔ Opposition ka matlab registration reject hona nahi
✔ Strong legal reply se opposition clear ho sakti hai
✔ Delay ya casual approach se loss ho sakta hai
✔ Expert handling bahut important hoti hai

📢 Conclusion

Trademark Opposition ek legal process hai, panic karne wali baat nahi.
Agar:

• Time par reply

• Proper evidence

• Strong arguments

file kiye jaayein, to trademark successfully register ho sakta hai ✅

Written by:
Abhishek Gupta
Chartered Accountant
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