Response to Trademark Opposition
If another party has formally opposed your trademark application at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, we help you evaluate the opposition and prepare a response as part of that proceeding.
Scoped to the complexity of your opposition after a case review. Final pricing depends on the specifics of your proceeding and is confirmed before work begins.
Every opposition is different, so we start with a review
A notice of opposition is filed during your application's 30-day publication window, when a third party believes registering your mark would harm them, often by claiming it's too similar to their own. Because the grounds behind an opposition can range from a straightforward likelihood-of-confusion claim to more layered arguments, we begin by reading the notice closely and reviewing your application history before recommending next steps.
From there, we help you prepare an answer to the notice and outline the proceeding ahead, including what evidence or arguments may support your position. Because TTAB proceedings vary significantly in scope, we scope the work and confirm pricing with you before any drafting begins.
What's Included
- Review of the notice of opposition and your application file
- Case assessment outlining your realistic options
- Preparation of your answer to the TTAB
- Deadline tracking through the proceeding
- Upfront scope and pricing before drafting begins
From notice of opposition to a filed answer
Send Us the Notice
Share the notice of opposition and any related TTAB correspondence you've received.
Case Review & Scope
We assess the grounds for opposition and provide a scoped quote based on the proceeding's complexity.
Prepare Your Answer
We draft your response to the TTAB, addressing the claims raised in the opposition.
File & Track the Proceeding
We submit your answer and keep you informed as the proceeding moves forward at the TTAB.
Frequently Asked Questions
It means another party has filed a formal notice of opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board during your application's publication period, arguing your mark shouldn't be registered.
You generally have 40 days from the notice to file an answer with the TTAB, though extensions can sometimes be requested before that deadline passes.
It's a formal administrative proceeding before the TTAB, not a federal court case. It follows its own rules and timeline, though it can still involve evidence, discovery, and briefing similar to litigation.
No. TTAB outcomes depend on the evidence and arguments on both sides, and no result can be guaranteed. We help you evaluate your position and prepare the strongest response the facts support.
