Our team work with clients to lessen the risk of an opposition being filed against an
application, by carrying out appropriate searches to identify any conflicting trade marks prior
to filing a trade mark application. We also have an enviable track record in successfully
defending oppositions.
We assist clients in preventing third parties from acquiring registered trade mark rights which
conflict with our clients’ earlier trade mark rights, and can operate watching services to
identify whether third parties have attempted to register trade marks, domain names or company
names which may conflict with their trade marks. Our team advise on the best strategy to enforce
rights against the third party, including negotiations by correspondence or telephone, and trade
mark oppositions or other legal dispute procedures.
We take the view that the best interests of our clients is the avoidance of opposition or
cancellation proceedings, and will always endeavour to negotiate an appropriate commercial
solution on their behalf. However, if opposition or cancellation proceedings are inevitable, we
have the skill and expertise to achieve a successful conclusion.