We protect your trademark at European level by filing an opposition with EUIPO.
Trademark opposition
at EUIPO level
We ensure the protection of your trademark at European level by filing an opposition with EUIPO against the registration of similar trademarks. This way, you can maintain your brand’s distinctiveness on the market and avoid consumer confusion.
Our specialized attorneys provide complete drafting services for the opposition, supported by clear and conclusive evidence. They also handle all procedural aspects throughout the entire duration of the process to ensure that your interests are protected at European level.
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FAQ
01What is an EUIPO trademark opposition?
An EUIPO trademark opposition is a legal process that allows owners of earlier trademarks or other interested parties to contest the registration of a new mark in the European Union. This mechanism helps protect existing rights and prevent marketplace confusion by ensuring that new marks do not take unfair advantage of or damage the reputation of earlier marks.
02What are the advantages of using your EUIPO opposition service?
Our opposition services provide full support for protecting your trademark rights. Our experts analyse new trademark applications, identify conflict risks, and prepare all necessary documentation. We also handle argument drafting, evidence preparation, and communication with EUIPO, saving you valuable time and resources.
03Care sunt motivele pentru opoziția unei mărci la EUIPO?
There are several common reasons for filing an opposition. First, similarity between the new mark and an already registered one, which may create confusion among consumers. Second, infringement of a well-known trademark, where the new application takes unfair advantage of the reputation of a famous brand. Third, bad-faith filing, where the applicant is suspected of seeking an unfair competitive advantage.
04When can an opposition be filed at EUIPO?
The deadline for filing an opposition is 3 months from the date the trademark application is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (eSearch plus). Continuous monitoring of EUIPO publications is essential to detect applications that may affect your rights. TAS Agency provides trademark monitoring services to ensure that any potentially conflicting application is identified in time.
05What types of evidence are needed to support an opposition?
Pentru a susține opoziția, este necesară furnizarea dovezilor care demonstrează utilizarea efectivă a mărcii anterioare, precum facturi, materiale publicitare sau contracte. Alte dovezi pot include studii de piață care confirmă reputația sau notorietatea mărcii, analize de expertiză care arată riscul de confuzie între mărci sau documente care demonstrează că solicitantul a acționat cu rea-credință. Toate aceste documente sunt colectate, structurate și organizate de noi, crescând astfel șansele tale de succes.
06How long does the opposition process at EUIPO take?
The opposition process typically lasts between 12 and 18 months, but the duration may vary depending on the complexity of the case. If the parties reach an amicable solution during the cooling-off period, the process may end sooner. If multiple rounds of arguments and evidence are required, the process can take longer.
07Pot contesta o marcă la EUIPO dacă termenul de opoziție a expirat?
If the 3-month opposition period has expired, you may still challenge the trademark by filing an invalidity action. This procedure is more complex and requires strong evidence to prove that the registered mark does not meet the legal requirements.