Trade marks: standard opposition
Opposition is the legal procedure that allows you to try to stop a published trade mark going on to become registered.
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Opposition is the legal procedure that allows you to try to stop a published mark going on to become registered. You can oppose the entire application, or only some of the goods or services it covers. If you start opposition proceedings, you become the ‘opponent’ in the case.
You may also oppose a trade mark application using the Fast Track Opposition service. Please see the fast track guidance for further information.
Glossary of terms
The Trade marks tribunal: glossary of terms is also available.
Last updated 9 February 2024 + show all updates
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To whom should I send the TM7 amended to include e-mail the forms@ipo.gov.uk.
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The London office address has moved.
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Statement of Use document replaced.
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To reflect the changes to legislation which came into effect on 14 January 2019 under SI2018/825.
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Guidance following the filing of a TM8: notice of defence updated.
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Guidance following the filing of a TM8: notice of defence document updated.
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First published.