Trademark Opposition
Done-for-you by Company Mitra's qualified experts — 100% online, transparent pricing, no running around.
- 5–7 working days
- 100% Online
- Qualified Experts
- Secure Payment
What you get
- Filed TM-O with acknowledgement
- Grounds of opposition or counter-statement document
- Mark comparison note
- Case status tracking
Documents required
Keep these ready — scanned copies or clear phone photos are fine.
- Trade Marks Journal extract of opposed mark (Other) – Mandatory
- Your trademark registration or application details (Other) – Mandatory
- Proof of prior use (invoices, ads) (Other) – Optional
- Power of attorney (TM-48) (Authorised signatory) – Mandatory
- Copy of opposition notice (for counter-statement) (Other) – Optional
- ID proof of applicant or signatory (Authorised signatory) – Mandatory
How it works
5–7 working days for filing; full opposition takes 1–3 years
- 1Share details
- 2Share the journal advertisement or opposition notice.
- 3Case review
- 4We assess grounds and deadlines.
- 5Drafting
- 6We draft the opposition or counter-statement.
- 7Filing
- 8We file TM-O on IP India.
- 9Next stages
- 10We guide on evidence and hearing.
About Trademark Opposition
Overview
A trademark opposition is filed under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 by any person who objects to a mark advertised in the Trade Marks Journal. The notice of opposition in Form TM-O must be filed within 4 months of advertisement.
If your application is opposed, you must file a counter-statement within 2 months, otherwise the application is treated as abandoned. The case then moves to evidence and hearing before the Registrar.
- Notice of opposition or counter-statement drafting
- Prior use and similarity analysis
- Deadline tracking on IP India
This is a starting fee per stage. The final fee depends on evidence, hearings and complexity.
Monitoring the Journal regularly is the best way to protect your brand in time.
Who needs it
- Brand owners who find a similar mark advertised in the Trade Marks Journal
- Applicants whose mark has been opposed and need a counter-statement
- Businesses protecting well-known or prior used marks
- Startups monitoring competitors' filings
What's included
Included:
- Review of advertised mark and grounds of opposition
- Drafting and filing notice of opposition or counter-statement in TM-O
- Comparison of marks and prior use analysis
- Guidance on evidence under Rules 45 to 47
- Status tracking on IP India portal
- Starting fee per stage; final fee depends on evidence and hearing stages
Not included:
- Government fee per class
- Evidence affidavit drafting and hearing appearance (quoted separately)
- Appeal before High Court
- Trademark search reports beyond basic check
Ready to get started?
Place your order in 2 minutes — our expert takes it from there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time limit to oppose?
Within 4 months from the date of advertisement in the Trade Marks Journal, under Section 21.
Can the 4 month period be extended?
No, the period is fixed and cannot be extended.
What if I receive an opposition?
File a counter-statement within 2 months of receiving the notice, or the application is treated as abandoned.
Who decides the opposition?
The Registrar, after evidence and hearing.
Is the government fee per class?
Yes, TM-O fee is payable per class.
Compliances after this
- File evidence in support within the time under Rules 45 to 47
- Attend hearing before the Registrar
- Keep monitoring the Journal for similar marks
Penalty for delay / non-compliance
Missing the 4 month window under Section 21 means you lose the right to oppose. An applicant who does not file a counter-statement within 2 months has the application treated as abandoned.
