Opposition Processes For a Trademark 

Once a trademark is examined by the TPI examiner, if there is not any grounds for refusal, the application is forwarded to publication.

In 3 months period of publication , the 3rd parties have a right to file opposition against the trademark application based on similarity / confusing

If such an opposition has been filed, he application is forwarded to Opposition Dvision Examiner together with the opposition.

Th examiner firstly asks the applicant to send a responce against the opposition with the evidence documents if any in a months time.

Then the examiner decides due to the evidences, opposition grounds .

If the application is refused / partially refused by the examiner, the applicant has a right to file an appeal against the decision. If the application is accepted and the opposition is rejected by the Examinet , then the opposed party has a right to file an appeal.

Then such an appeal is forwarded to Research and Examination Board of Appeal .

The decision which is given by the Borad of Appeal is the final decision before TPI .

Then the application, the decision should be examined by the Court.

Opposition term is nearly 5-6 months .

Appeal term is nearly 6-8 months .