What are the stages in an Opposition proceeding?

Stage 1: Filing a Notice of Opposition/Filing a Counter-Statement Any person wanting to oppose a mark can do so by filing a Notice of Opposition on the prescribed form along with the prescribed fee within four (4) months of advertisement of the mark. It is first sent to the Registry for review and i...
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Who can oppose a Trademark Application in India?

“Any person” may oppose a trademark. This person does not necessarily have to be a registered proprietor of any mark. He can be a purchaser, customer or a member of the public likely to use the goods. The rationale behind this is that the Opponent is not only representing himself but the public ...
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