File Trademark Opposition

A trademark application filed by an applicant can be opposed by any person for various reasons during the trademark application stage . The person filing the opposition need not have any commercial or personal interest in the matter or be a prior registered trademark owner.

Who can Oppose a Trademark Application

According to Section 21 of the Trademark Act, “any person” can file a trademark notice, irrespective of commercial or personal interest in the matter. The question of bona fides of the opponent does not arise. Hence, trademark opposition filing can be filed by a customer, member of the public or competitor or any other person. Also, the person filing the trademark opposition need not be a prior registered trade mark owner.