The opposition window closes fast. Don't lose the right to challenge.
Whether you need to challenge a conflicting application or defend your own against an opposition, an experienced attorney handles the proceeding — and watches the strict deadline so you never miss it.
- File oppositions against conflicting marks
- Defend your application if someone opposes it
- US (TTAB), EU (EUIPO), UK and 100+ jurisdictions
- Negotiation and settlement when it's the smarter route
Filing from $200.00 in supported jurisdictions; defence quoted per matter. Government filing fees are separate, at cost — every line itemised before you pay.
Two sides of one fight
Whichever side you're on, we handle it
An opposition has an opponent and an applicant. We represent either — and the same attorney team owns the matter end to end.
Filing an opposition
Challenge a conflicting application before it ever registers.
- Act inside the publication window — the deadline is strict
- Gather evidence of your prior rights and likelihood of confusion
- Common grounds: confusion, prior rights, descriptiveness, bad faith
Defending against an opposition
Someone opposed your application — protect what you filed.
- Show the marks are sufficiently different, or the goods/services don't overlap
- Respond on time — a missed deadline can abandon your application
- Negotiate a coexistence or consent agreement where it's the smarter outcome
Mind the window
Opposition deadlines by jurisdiction
Every jurisdiction sets a strict window from publication. Miss it and you fall back to a costlier cancellation after the mark registers. We track the date for you.
How it works
From situation to resolution
Whether you're filing or defending, the path runs the same — assess, strategise, quote, then we handle the proceeding through to a decision or settlement.
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Describe your situation
Tell us whether you need to file an opposition or defend against one, and share the conflicting mark and any deadline you've been served.
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Attorney case assessment
Our attorney reviews the marks, the goods/services overlap, and the procedural posture to gauge the strength of the case.
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Strategy & quote
We recommend a route — opposition, negotiation, or coexistence — and give you a transparent quote for the work before anything begins.
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Proceedings handled
Once engaged, your attorney files the necessary documents, manages evidence and discovery, and represents you throughout the proceeding.
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Resolution
The matter concludes through a board decision, a settlement agreement, or the withdrawal of the conflicting application.
Transparent pricing
Fair fees, every line shown upfront
Filing is standardised, so we can quote it from a flat base. Defence depends on the cited grounds, so we scope it after a primary analysis. Either way, you see the full quote before any work begins.
Filing an opposition
Challenge a conflicting mark
From $200.00
- Case assessment and strategy
- Opposition filing and representation
- Government fees separate, at cost ($600/class USPTO, €320 EUIPO)
Defending against opposition
Protect your application
By quote
- Opposition assessment and defence strategy
- Response drafting and filing
- Settlement negotiation included
Complex cases with multiple grounds or extensive discovery may be quoted higher. You get a complete breakdown before any work begins.
Understanding oppositions
Grounds, settlement, and what comes next
The essentials behind every opposition — what you can challenge on, how most cases actually resolve, and what a decision means.
Grounds for opposition
The legal basis for challenging a trademark application.
- Likelihood of confusion with an existing mark
- Prior rights, registered or unregistered
- Descriptiveness, non-distinctiveness, or genericness
- Bad faith filing, deceptiveness, or contrary to public policy
Settlement and coexistence
Most oppositions settle before a final decision — often the most practical outcome.
- Coexistence agreements define how both marks can be used
- Consent agreements allow registration with the opponent's permission
- Narrowing goods/services to remove the overlap
What happens after a decision
The outcome of an opposition, and what comes next.
- If sustained, the application is refused registration
- If dismissed, the application proceeds to registration
- Either party can appeal to a higher tribunal or court
- Appeals are possible but typically costlier than the original proceeding
Your Customer Success Team
A real team that owns your matter — not a ticket queue.
Every GTC client gets a dedicated Account Manager and a Senior Account Manager who learn your business and stay with you from first email to final filing — real people who pick up the phone, so you never re-explain your brand or chase a queue.
Your Account Manager
Your day-to-day point of contact — coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. No intake form, no re-explaining.
Your Senior Account Manager
Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow — so nothing important slips through the cracks.
A real person, on email or a call — at every step.
The proof
Real work, real clients, real reviews
7,500+
Trademarks filed
10,000+
Clients served
107
Trademark jurisdictions
11
In-house attorneys
“I've had the pleasure of working with Rajat for many years. He has expertly guided me through the process of registering my company in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and more. His deep knowledge of trademark law across jurisdictions is impressive.”
“We had various US trademarks to submit, and the team at Modi & Zaidi handled the entire process. They are friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. We will definitely use their services again.”
“Working with Maryam & the team of Rajat Modi has been an exceptional experience. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to my case have been evident throughout the process.”
“I am a regular customer of GTC. They have done more than 15 Multi-Countries Trademarks for me so far. Their service quality and turnaround time is exceptional.”
“I had infringed on the copyright of a big brand, which threatened to lose my business. However, thanks to the professional work of this team, we signed the best possible contract and saved the business.”
“Global Trademark Company is the best in the business and I've used them for a number of my applications. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable trademark services.”
Questions, answered straight
Frequently asked questions
Got an opposition deadline closing in?
Ready when you are.
Book a free 30-minute triage call with a trademark attorney. We'll review the cited grounds, scope the right response, and quote a flat fee before any work begins — no sales pitch, no obligation.
