How to apply for trademark opposition
There are two ways to file an objection application to the Trademark Office:
(1) Entrust a nationally recognized trademark agency to handle the matter.
(2) The objector shall handle it himself. There are two ways for the opponent to apply for trademark opposition by himself:
1. Go directly to the trademark registration hall of the Trademark Office;
2. Handle by mailing documents.
Processing steps
(1) Entrust a trademark agency to handle the matter
1. Sign the trademark agency power of attorney and attach the identity certificate of the opponent (such as business license, ID card, etc.);
2. Prepare objection documents, write down the reasons for the objection and attach relevant evidence;
3. The trademark agency shall submit the opposition application to the Trademark Office on behalf of the opponent.
(2) Go directly to the trademark registration hall
1. Prepare objection application documents;
2. Submit application documents at the trademark registration hall;
3 , print the text barcode in the coding window;
4 , pay the objection fee at the payment window.
(3) Processing by mailing documents
1. Prepare objection application documents;
2. Mail it to the Trademark Office via registered mail or express delivery.
Preparation of application documents
(1) Documents to be submitted
(1) Trademark opposition application;
(2) Clear request and factual basis, together with relevant evidence materials;(3) A copy of the preliminary approval announcement of the opposed trademark;
(4) Proof of identity of the objector.
(5) If you entrust a trademark agency to handle trademark opposition applications, you must also submit a trademark agency power of attorney.
(2) Specific requirements
1. A trademark opposition application can only object to one trademark. , each objection application should be submitted in duplicate.
2. The objection application should be typed or printed, Other documents should be written neatly and clearly, filled in with a pen or signature pen, or printed with a typewriter.
3. The opposed trademark and its preliminary approval No., name and address of the person being opposed (subject to the trademark applicant on the Trademark Announcement) must be filled in clearly; if the trademark being opposed is applied for registration through a trademark agency, the name of the trademark agency must also be filled in.
4. The name of the opponent who raised the objection and The contact information must be filled in clearly and stamped with the same seal as the name of the opponent (if the opponent is a natural person, he must sign or stamp).
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