Trademark Opposition Proceedings in California
Focused trademark opposition proceedings representation by Sari Law Firm. Part of our Intellectual Property practice. Free consultation, transparent pricing, and clear communication at every step.
What is Trademark Opposition Proceedings?
A trademark opposition is a proceeding before the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) challenging a pending application before it registers. Any party who believes they would be damaged by registration, typically due to prior rights in a similar mark, can file an opposition within 30 days of the application's publication for opposition.
When you might need this service
- A competitor's pending application is similar to your registered or common-law mark.
- You received a Notice of Opposition against your application and need to defend it.
- You are monitoring for new applications and the 30-day opposition window is about to close.
- A negotiated coexistence agreement is unworkable and opposition is needed to protect your rights.
How Sari Law Firm helps
We file the Notice of Opposition (or Answer when defending), prepare and serve discovery, take depositions, and brief and argue the case before the TTAB. Many oppositions settle with coexistence agreements or amendments to the application, we negotiate those resolutions where appropriate, and litigate to a final TTAB decision where settlement is not realistic.
Predictable timelines, transparent pricing
Most trademark opposition proceedings engagements follow a clear path. We give you the timeline and the price in writing before the work begins, so you can plan with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Trademark Opposition Proceedings.
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