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What Is a Trademark Opposition Counterstatement?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nWhen another person or business opposes your trademark application, you have an opportunity to respond.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat response is called a <\/span>counterstatement<\/b>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt sets out the applicant's position regarding the facts and allegations raised in the notice of opposition.<\/span>\r\n

What Does the Counterstatement Need to Address?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nRule 44 states that the counterstatement should set out which facts, if any, alleged in the opposition notice are admitted by the applicant.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn practice, the response should be prepared carefully with reference to:<\/span>\r\n
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  • The trademark application<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • The opposition notice<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • The goods or services involved<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • The grounds raised by the opponent<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
  • Relevant facts and supporting records<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe appropriate response depends on the individual case.<\/span>\r\n

    What Is the Deadline?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe counterstatement must generally be filed within <\/span>two months from receipt of the copy of the opposition notice<\/b>.<\/span>\r\n\r\nDo not confuse this with the four-month period available for filing the initial notice of opposition.<\/span>\r\n

    What Happens After Filing?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nThe Registrar ordinarily serves the counterstatement on the opponent. The opposition can then move to the evidence stage.<\/span>\r\n\r\nUnder Rule 45, the opponent has two months from service of the counterstatement to submit evidence by affidavit or notify that it does not wish to submit evidence and intends to rely on the facts in the opposition notice.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe applicant then gets the opportunity to submit evidence under Rule 46.<\/span>\r\n

    What Should an Applicant Prepare?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nBefore filing a counterstatement, organise:<\/span>\r\n
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    • Trademark application details<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Opposition notice<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Business-use records<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Invoices and marketing material, where relevant<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Trademark-related documents<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t
    • Evidence relevant to the allegations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOnly information relevant to the particular proceeding should be relied upon.<\/span>\r\n

      FAQs<\/b><\/h3>\r\nWhat form is used for a counterstatement?<\/b>\r\n<\/b> Form TM-O.<\/span>\r\n\r\nHow much time is available?<\/b>\r\n<\/b> Generally two months from receipt of the opposition notice copy.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCan I ignore a trademark opposition?<\/b>\r\n<\/b> Ignoring formal proceedings can affect the application. The applicable deadlines should be tracked carefully.<\/span>","link":"https:\/\/filingpoint.com\/consultants\/india\/how-to-file-a-counterstatement-against-trademark-opposition-in-india\/","name":"How to File a Counterstatement Against Trademark Opposition in India","slug":"how-to-file-a-counterstatement-against-trademark-opposition-in-india","taxonomy":"post_tag","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to File a Counterstatement Against Trademark Opposition in India - Best Company Registration | Tax Filing Services in Chennai, India<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Call Filing Point 72999-72500. 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