Trade marks: fast track opposition
The fast track opposition process is intended to benefit business by improving access to opposition proceedings.
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The fast track opposition process is intended to benefit business by improving access to opposition proceedings at a cost proportionate to the complexity and value of the matter at stake. The fast track opposition procedure provides a faster, cheaper and less complicated way for business to protect their trade marks.
The costs awarded in Fast Track Oppositions are capped at £500 (excluding official fees). Further information can be found in Tribunal Practice Notice 2/2015.
Any person who wishes to lodge a fast track opposition should file a Notice of Opposition using the form TM7F with the appropriate fee of £100 to accompany the form.
The Trade marks tribunal: glossary of terms is also available.
Last updated 14 January 2019 + show all updates
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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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Fast track oppositions costs information added.
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First published.