File an opposition
A third party has applied for an identical or similar mark. We assess your earlier rights, the goods and services involved and the grounds for challenging the application.
Defend your trademark
Trademark opposition
Does a new application threaten your rights? Has someone opposed your application? GIGAMARK helps you understand the issues, choose a strategy and act within the deadlines.
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Respond to an opposition
Someone has opposed your application. We examine their arguments and prepare a response that supports your business plans.
Support throughout the process
Assess the case and choose a strategy
Compare the marks, examine the rights and documents, then identify the appropriate action: a cease-and-desist letter, an opposition or an invalidity action.
Negotiate and build the arguments
Explore an amicable settlement, negotiate coexistence where it serves your interests, and develop the arguments and supporting evidence.
Manage the procedure and deadlines
Prepare submissions, monitor correspondence with the office and keep you informed of upcoming deadlines and decisions.
Deadlines for filing an opposition
The starting point depends on the territory. Send us the application details promptly.
- France · INPI
2 months
From publication of the application in the BOPI.
Office guidance- European Union · EUIPO
3 months
From publication of the application.
Office guidance- United Kingdom · UKIPO
2 months, extendable by 1 month
From publication of the application. Request the extension using form TM7a within the initial period.
Office guidance- Switzerland · IPI
3 months
From publication of the registration in Swissreg.
Office guidance
These periods apply to filing an opposition. If you receive one, the office’s notification sets out your response deadline.
Prepare for our discussion
- The application details or the notification you received.
- Your earlier rights and the goods or services involved.
- Relevant correspondence and evidence.