Opposing a UK Trademark Application

Summary

This practice note deals with UK trademark application opposition proceedings. It sets out procedural requirements and milestones including the notice of threatened opposition, the notice of opposition and statement of grounds, the applicant's notice of defence and counter-statement and evidence rounds together with guidance on reaching settlement, requesting a cooling off period, introducing third party observations and interventions. Further, it summarizes the Registrar's decision process, the basis of calculating and awarding costs and the availability of appeal.