--- title: "Trademark Opposition. File or Defend With an Attorney | GTC" description: "File or defend trademark opposition proceedings worldwide. Attorney representation before the TTAB, EUIPO, UKIPO, and major boards. Free triage." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Global Trademark Company LLC", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com", "logo": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/gtc-logo.svg", "description": "Multi-practice IP and business legal firm. Trademarks in 100+ jurisdictions, patents in 10 + PCT, copyrights under Berne. Operating since 2016.", "foundingDate": "2016", "sameAs": [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/globaltrademarkcompany/", "https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co" ], "contactPoint": [ { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+1-510-973-4964", "contactType": "customer service", "areaServed": "US", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] }, { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+44-7453-347853", "contactType": "customer service", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] }, { "@type": "ContactPoint", "telephone": "+91-6397-329955", "contactType": "customer service", "areaServed": "IN", "availableLanguage": [ "English", "Hindi" ] } ], "address": [ { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "712 H Street NE, Suite 2094", "addressLocality": "Washington", "addressRegion": "DC", "postalCode": "20002", "addressCountry": "US" }, { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "YSC Complex, 4th floor, A-400, 12 Ajit Singh House, Sri Aurobindo Marg", "addressLocality": "New Delhi", "addressRegion": "Delhi", "postalCode": "110016", "addressCountry": "IN" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Trademarks", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/trademarks" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Trademark Opposition", "item": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com/services/trademark-opposition" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is a trademark opposition?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "A trademark opposition is a legal proceeding before a trademark office's opposition board (the TTAB in the US, or the EUIPO Opposition Division, for example) challenging another party's trademark application. It's typically filed during the publication period, when a third party believes the applied-for mark would damage their existing rights. Depending on the jurisdiction and stage it's also known as an opposition proceeding, cancellation action, invalidation proceeding, or inter partes review." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opposition filing deadlines by country?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Opposition windows vary by jurisdiction. US (TTAB): 30 days from publication, extendable in 30-day increments. EU (EUIPO): 3 months. UK (UKIPO): 2 months. China (CNIPA): 3 months. Japan: 2 months. India: 4 months. Canada (CIPO): 2 months. Australia (IP Australia): 2 months. Korea (KIPO): 2 months. If you miss the opposition window, you usually need a more costly cancellation proceeding after the mark registers. We monitor these dates for you." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When can I file a trademark opposition?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You file during the official publication or opposition period, which varies by jurisdiction. In the US, marks are published in the Official Gazette with a 30-day window, extendable in 30-day increments. In the EU, the window is 3 months from publication. Other jurisdictions set their own windows. Our team watches the deadline for you." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you help defend against an opposition?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. We represent trademark owners on both sides: filing oppositions against conflicting marks and defending your application if someone opposes it. Defence strategies may include showing the marks are sufficiently different, showing that the goods or services do not overlap, or negotiating a coexistence agreement." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long do opposition proceedings take?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Timelines vary widely. US TTAB proceedings can run 12–24 months or longer. EU oppositions typically resolve in 6–18 months. Many cases settle before reaching a final decision. We work to resolve matters as efficiently as possible, including through negotiation where appropriate." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How much does a trademark opposition cost?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Costs depend on the jurisdiction, the complexity, and whether the matter settles or goes to a full hearing. Filing an opposition is priced from a flat base in supported jurisdictions; defence is quoted per matter after a free triage. Government filing fees are separate and paid at cost, for example about $600 per class for a US TTAB opposition or €320 for an EUIPO opposition. You get a complete, itemised quote before any work begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the grounds for opposing a trademark?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Common grounds include a likelihood of confusion with your existing mark, bad-faith filing, the applied-for mark being descriptive or generic, prior use of an unregistered mark, and the applicant lacking a bona fide intent to use the mark. The available grounds vary by jurisdiction." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is a negotiated settlement possible?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, and it's often the most practical outcome. Many opposition proceedings resolve through coexistence agreements, consent agreements, or the other party amending their goods/services to avoid the conflict. 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Attorney representation before the TTAB, EUIPO Opposition Division, and major trademark boards.", "provider": { "@type": "LegalService", "name": "Global Trademark Company", "url": "https://globaltrademarkcompany.com" }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "Country", "name": "United States" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "United Kingdom" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "Canada" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "Australia" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "India" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "China" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "Japan" }, { "@type": "Country", "name": "South Korea" }, { "@type": "AdministrativeArea", "name": "European Union" } ], "offers": { "@type": "Offer", "description": "Filing an opposition from $200 in supported jurisdictions; defence quoted per matter after a free triage. Government filing fees are separate and paid at cost." } } ] --- [](/) - Trademarks - Patents - Copyrights - Data Privacy - Business Legal - [Pricing](/pricing) - Resources - Company Sign inEN · USD Sign in 1. [Home](/) 2. [Trademarks & Brands](/trademarks) 3. Trademark Opposition Trademark Opposition TTAB · EUIPO · 100+ boards # File or defend an opposition before the window closes. Whether you're challenging a conflicting application or defending your own, an experienced attorney handles the proceeding and watches the strict deadline at any major registry. The opposition window is firm. Miss it and you fall back to a costlier cancellation after the mark registers. Filing is priced from a flat base; defence is quoted after a free triage. [File an Opposition](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-filing?ref=b2c)[Defend Your Mark](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-defense?ref=b2c) [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) ![GTC attorneys handling a trademark opposition for a client](/img/home/hero-library/m-duo-handshake-480.jpg) Pleadings filed On the record Deadline diarised Opposition window tracked Either side handled File or defend 8,261+ filed 10,891+ clients 100+ jurisdictions 8,261+ filed 10,891+ clients 100+ jurisdictions 11 attorneys Top-10 US Trademark Filer IIPLA Top IP Consultancy 2026 [Upwork · Top Rated Plus ](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/zamanzaidi) Trusted by founders and brands worldwide ![Atlys](/assets/atlys-B5BookJo.webp "Atlys")![Perfora](/assets/perfora-D4_346Y2.webp "Perfora")![Soxco](/assets/soxco-D31kWMAz.webp 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"BossCare")![Innovist](/assets/innovist-BgYdG_yd.webp "Innovist")![Bacardi](/assets/bacardi-JU27gvk6.webp "Bacardi")![Footcare Lab](/assets/footcarelab-BLfB0WJu.webp "Footcare Lab")![Bare Anatomy](/assets/bare-anatomy-CBhgu9Ro.webp "Bare Anatomy")![Freedom](/assets/freedom-confectionery-HioHiGYc.webp "Freedom") How it works ## Three steps, whichever side you're on. 1 ### 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. We read the marks, the goods/services overlap, and the procedural posture. 2 ### Assess & quote An attorney gauges the strength of the case and recommends a route. Opposition, defence, negotiation, or coexistence, then gives you a transparent quote for the work before anything begins. 3 ### Proceedings handled Once engaged, your attorney files the documents, manages evidence and discovery, and represents you through to a board decision, a settlement, or the withdrawal of the conflicting application. 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. United States (TTAB) 30 days from publication (extendable in 30-day increments) European Union (EUIPO) 3 months from publication United Kingdom (UKIPO) 2 months from publication China (CNIPA) 3 months from publication India 4 months from publication Japan / South Korea / Canada / Australia 2 months from publication What it costs ## Filing priced from a flat base, defence quoted after a free triage. Filing is standardised, so we 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. Government tribunal fees are separate and passed through at cost. ### Filing an opposition Challenge a conflicting mark From $200 - Case assessment and strategy - Opposition drafted, filed, and represented - Government fees separate, at cost ($600/class USPTO, €320 EUIPO) [File an Opposition](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-filing?ref=b2c) ### Defending against opposition Protect your application From $400 Quoted per matter after a free triage - Opposition assessment and defence strategy - Response drafting and filing - Settlement negotiation included [Defend Your Mark](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-defense?ref=b2c) 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 a mark can be challenged 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 Get started ## Which side are you on? Tell us whether you're filing an opposition or defending against one, and a GTC attorney will scope the matter and email a quote before any work begins. ### File an opposition A conflicting application has published and you want to challenge it. Share the mark and the publication date, and we'll act inside the window. [File an Opposition](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-filing?ref=b2c) ### Defend your mark Someone opposed your application. Send the Notice of Opposition and your deadline, and we'll triage the grounds today and quote the defence. [Defend Your Mark](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-defense?ref=b2c) Why GTC ## An online-first firm, built for trademark oppositions. ### Free triage before you commit Send us the marks and any Notice or deadline, and an attorney reads the grounds, identifies the senior right, and quotes the work, before any work or payment. ### Drafted to the tribunal's rules A qualified attorney drafts the pleadings to the cited grounds and the tribunal's rules, and you approve every argument before it is filed. ### Your deadline, diarised We diary the opposition window or answer date the moment you engage and file inside it, a missed deadline can mean a default judgment. ### One team across 100+ offices The same team files and defends oppositions at the TTAB, the EUIPO Opposition Division, and every other registry your brand reaches. Your Customer Success Team ## A dedicated team that owns your matter from start to finish. 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. They are named people who pick up the phone and already know your matter, so every step moves forward without delay. ### Your Account Manager Your day-to-day point of contact, who coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. They have your full history, so you start every conversation where the last one left off. ### Your Senior Account Manager Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow, so every important detail stays on track. A named person, on email or a call, at every step. ![Your dedicated GTC Customer Success Team](/assets/m-onboarding-bright-welcome-C-heDolY.jpg) How we compare ## Filing or defending an opposition? Here's what sets GTC apart. What you get GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself An attorney reads the marks and identifies the senior right Pleadings drafted to the tribunal's rules and filed in your window Represents you on either side, filing an opposition or defending one Cooling-off / coexistence settlement explored where viable One team for oppositions across 100+ offices Tribunal fees passed through at cost An attorney reads the marks and identifies the senior right GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Pleadings drafted to the tribunal's rules and filed in your window GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Represents you on either side, filing an opposition or defending one GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Cooling-off / coexistence settlement explored where viable GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself One team for oppositions across 100+ offices GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself Tribunal fees passed through at cost GTC Online filing services Doing it yourself The timeline ## From publication to decision. An opposition runs on a fixed procedural calendar. Here is what to expect once a mark publishes. 1. Publication ### The mark publishes The registry publishes the mark and the jurisdiction's opposition window opens. Strict, and varying from 30 days to 4 months by office. 2. Within the window ### Notice of Opposition served An opposition is filed against a mark. Send it over, an attorney reads the grounds and scopes the work, whether you're filing or defending. 3. Answer due ### Drafted, approved & filed We draft the pleadings to the tribunal's rules, you approve them, and we file inside the deadline. 4. Cooling-off / evidence ### Settlement explored, evidence filed Where viable we pursue coexistence or consent; otherwise we assemble and file the evidence package. 5. Decision ### The tribunal decides We see the proceeding through to the decision; appeals to a higher tribunal are scoped and quoted upfront. In their words > 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. Darius Tay, ID [Excellent Trustpilot ](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/globaltrademark.co) 8,261+ Trademarks filed 10,891+ Clients served 100+ Jurisdictions 11 In-house attorneys Opposition FAQ ## Frequently asked questions What is a trademark opposition? A trademark opposition is a legal proceeding before a trademark office's opposition board (the TTAB in the US, or the EUIPO Opposition Division, for example) challenging another party's trademark application. It's typically filed during the publication period, when a third party believes the applied-for mark would damage their existing rights. Depending on the jurisdiction and stage it's also known as an opposition proceeding, cancellation action, invalidation proceeding, or inter partes review. What are the opposition filing deadlines by country? When can I file a trademark opposition? Can you help defend against an opposition? How long do opposition proceedings take? How much does a trademark opposition cost? What are the grounds for opposing a trademark? Is a negotiated settlement possible? [File an Opposition](/forms/catalog/trademarks-brands/trademark-opposition-filing?ref=b2c) Guides by registry ## Opposing or opposed in a specific country? A dedicated guide for each major office, with that registry's opposition window, the grounds it hears, and the strategy for either side. [ ![United States flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/us.png) USPTO ### United States 30 days to oppose §2(d) likelihood of confusion, §2(e) descriptiveness, dilution See the United States guide ](/services/us-opposition)[ ![European Union flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/eu.png) EUIPO ### European Union 3 months to oppose Article 8. Earlier marks & EU reputation See the European Union guide ](/services/trademark-opposition/eu)[ ![United Kingdom flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/gb.png) UKIPO ### United Kingdom 2 months to oppose Sections 5(2)–5(4). Confusion, reputation, earlier rights See the United Kingdom guide ](/services/trademark-opposition/uk)[ ![India flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/in.png) IPIndia ### India 4 months to oppose §11 relative grounds, well-known marks, §9 absolute grounds See the India guide ](/services/trademark-opposition/india)[ ![China flag](https://flagcdn.com/w80/cn.png) CNIPA ### China 3 months to oppose Article 30 prior marks, Article 11 distinctiveness, Article 32 bad faith See the China guide ](/services/trademark-opposition/china)[ Any registry ### Opposing somewhere else? Filed elsewhere, or not sure which side you're on? Send us the marks and any deadline and an attorney will triage the matter for every trademark office. 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