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Trademark & IP
Trademark Opposition
Protect your mark from confusing newcomers—or defend your application with evidence and posture.
Third parties can oppose a published application within four months. We handle pleadings, evidence, and hearings for both applicants and opponents—supporting negotiation or settlement where commercially appropriate.
Typical timeline
Multi-month to years depending on evidence rounds
Window
Four months from publication for opponent filing
Process
Pleadings → evidence → hearings → order / settlement
FAQs
Can we mediate?
Yes—many oppositions settle with consent terms and limited coexistence geography.
Costs if we lose?
We outline cost risk and brand fallback before entering multi-round fights.