Trademark Opposition Handling & Defense - Counter-Statement Defense (Form TM-O)
Drafting paragraph-by-paragraph legal counter-statement and filing within the non-extendable 60-day statutory window.
*This professional fee is all inclusive, no surprise bills from us. Government fee and stamp duty are separate; only what the government and stamp authorities will charge will be extra, which we will convey upfront.
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"Their team found a tiny conflict with my logo that could have cost me lakhs later. We fixed it before filing. Truly expert advice."
Mehak Preet Kaur
Amritsar • Organic Foods
"Started with a basic MSME registration and now they handle all my quarterly compliances. Highly reliable for long-term support."
Deepak Chauhan
Bhopal • Solar Solutions
"Registering my Pvt Ltd company was done entirely over my phone. Didn't have to visit a single office. Exceptional digital service."
Ananya Deshpande
Pune • Cloud Kitchen
"Clean paperwork and zero hidden charges. They even helped me understand the difference between Trademark and Copyright."
Vikram Singhania
Surat • Textile Trading
"Professional, fast, and very polite. They filed my trademark even on a Sunday morning because my brand launch was the next day."
Siddharth Menon
Kochi • Eco-Tourism
"Getting a GST number for my small business was simplified. They handled all the document verification without any hassle."
Rifat Sheikh
Srinagar • Handicrafts
"The name approval for my company took only 24 hours. Their suggestions for unique names were really creative and helpful."
Manish Dwivedi
Patna • Coaching Institute
"Very thorough with international trademark protocols. They helped us secure our brand under the Madrid Protocol."
Shruti Hegde
Mangalore • Marine Exports
"The trademark 'TM' status came within 6 hours. Their speed of filing is unmatched in the industry."
Rahul Saxena
Jaipur • Handicrafts
"Clear pricing, no gimmicks. They are the go-to firm for any startup registration in Gujarat."
Sunita Agarwal
Ahmedabad • Business Owner
"Handled our complex partnership deed and GST transition smoothly. The level of detail in their drafting is impressive."
Kundan Misra
Lucknow • Real Estate
"As a freelancer, I needed a simple GST and Professional Tax setup. They made it look easy and very affordable."
Zoya Feroz
Mumbai • Freelance Designer
"Got our 12A and 80G registrations for our NGO. Their specialized knowledge in non-profit compliances is excellent."
Tushar Gahlot
Indore • IT Services
"Exceptional service for fintech startups. They understood our data privacy requirements while drafting our SLAs."
Nivedita Rao
Bangalore • Fintech
"Their post-incorporation support, like bank account opening and auditor appointment, was very helpful for a first-time founder."
Alok Vardhan
Ranchi • Manufacturing
"Good experience. Took a bit longer than expected for name approval, but the team kept me updated throughout."
Prateek Goyal
Chandigarh • EdTech
"Trademark protection was always a mystery to me until I spoke to their expert. Now my brand is secure."
Kavita Bisht
Dehradun • Wellness Center
"The pre-filing search was very detailed. It helped us pivot our brand name before making a costly mistake."
Harshil Shah
Vadodara • Pharma
"Professionalism at its best. They handled our multi-state GST registrations flawlessly."
Monica D'Souza
Goa • Hospitality
"Handled our trademark objection reply with absolute precision. The registrar approved our mark within weeks of the reply."
Abhishek Pandey
Varanasi • Textiles
"Fast filing for MSME. The digital certificates were delivered on my WhatsApp within hours."
Sneha Reddy
Vizag • Fisheries
"Reliable and expert guidance. They saved us from an infringement case by acting quickly on our registration."
Arjun Mahajan
Shimla • Hotels
"Getting our company incorporated was stress-free. No visits to the ROC office were needed at all."
Ritika Gupta
Bareilly • Manufacturing
"Even for a small agri-business, they gave us time and respect. Best legal firm for startups."
Suresh Pillai
Belgaum • Agriculture
"Trademarked our jewellery brand and logo. The attorneys were very patient with our design-related queries."
Pooja Mehta
Jamnagar • Jewellery
"Efficient service. The GST portal was slow but their team followed up until the registration was done."
Kunal Jaiswal
Gwalior • Logistics
"The logo design service was a surprise plus! I got my logo and trademark filed in one go."
Deepika R.
Mysore • Yoga Studio
"Expert guidance on licenses and registrations. Very helpful team for special category businesses."
Rohan Kulkarni
Nashik • Winery
"Every designer needs trademark protection. RegisterYourFirm made it affordable for me."
Neha Singh
Raipur • Fashion Design
"Clear documentation and fast processing. Their portal for tracking progress is very user-friendly."
Manish Trivedi
Rajkot • Machinery
"They helped us with our E-commerce GST registration. Now we sell all over India comfortably."
Bhavna Jain
Udaipur • Handicrafts
"Professional team. Sometimes the WhatsApp responses are a bit delayed, but the quality of work is great."
Kiran Maheswari
Hubli • Tech Support
"Trademarked our sports brand. The search report was very professional and helped us choose the right class."
Sanjay Kaushik
Meerut • Sports Goods
"Our DSC and DIN were ready in 24 hours. The speed of the incorporation team is impressive."
Aditi Ghosh
Siliguri • Tea Exports
"Yes, even as a lawyer, I use their services for my clients' bulk registrations. They are very efficient."
Vivek Khanna
Allahabad • Legal Services
"Top service for company formation. They handle all the ROC messy paperwork so I can focus on production."
Jatinder Singh
Jalandhar • Sports Accessories
"Helped us with our trade license and GST. Truly a one-stop shop for business legal needs."
Anish Devadiga
Mangaluru • Hospitality
"Consistent updates and excellent support. My firm is now a registered Private Limited company."
Preeti Sahay
Jamshedpur • Steel Trading
"They found three similar marks during the search. We tweaked our name and filed safely. Life savers."
Varun Malhotra
Agra • Footwear
"Fast GST and MSME registration. The team is very knowledgeable about government portals and errors."
Nidhi Agrawal
Bilaspur • Retail Chain
"Technical competence of the team is very high. They handled our complex compliance very well."
Rajat Chauhan
Hisar • Petrochemicals
"Registered our coaching startup with ease. The name approval was done in just one attempt."
Shobha Tiwari
Kota • Educational Tech
"Trademarking our academy logo was very smooth. The legal advice on IP protection was very sound."
Rahul Deshmukh
Dharwad • Sports Academy
"For Northeast startups, this is the best platform. They understand local state challenges too."
Amrita Singh
Guwahati • Handicrafts
"Handled our family firm's conversion to a Private Limited company flawlessly. Highly recommended."
Karthik Ramaswamy
Salem • Textiles
"Very professional communication. They use modern tools which makes the legal process feel tech-savvy."
Divya Nair
Trivandrum • IT Consulting
"Amazing service! Registered our startup and got all documents online. Very efficient."
Pramod Shrivastava
Mirzapur • Local Crafts
"Purely digital and very fast. No middlemen, just direct expert advice."
Nasir Uddin
Muzaffarnagar • Agriculture
"Trademarking my handloom brand was my dream. RegisterYourFirm made it possible within my budget."
Sonal Chaudhary
Panipat • Handlooms
"Excellent experience. They handled our production house registration and IP protection perfectly."
Ashwani Kumar
Chandigarh • Media
"I was skeptical about online legal services, but their transparency won me over. Certified and happy."
Ritu Deshmukh
Vellore • Education
"Very reliable team. They filed our GST and Trademark with extreme attention to detail."
Vignesh Subramanian
Madurai • Production
"Got our RERA and GST done together. The bundle pricing was very attractive."
Kavya Agarwal
Sindhudurg • Real Estate
"Great service for young entrepreneurs. They simplify the complex legal jargon into plain English."
Karan Mathur
Gwalior • Marketing
"Highly energetic and responsive team. They filed my trademark even during a weekend."
Tanvi Puri
Ludhiana • Fitness
"Sturdy legal support for our construction firm. Their compliance alerts are life savers."
Varun Kalia
Mumbai • Construction
"Protected our brand name across multiple classes. The strategy they provided for IP was brilliant."
Anjali Sharma
Bangalore • Apparel
"Sleek and professional. The best legal partner for any premium brand coming out of India."
Ritesh Kapoor
Shimla • Lifestyle
"They handle our annual filings and trademarks. It's high-quality service at an affordable price."
Divya Patil
Bangalore • Wellness
"Experience has been excellent. Professionalism and punctuality are their strongest pillars."
Sohail Khan
Delhi • VFX
"Setting up our export unit's trademark was daunting, but they handled the entire 'Class 25' filing perfectly. The search report was eye-opening!"
Rajesh Malhotra
Ludhiana • Hosiery Exports
"Most transparent company registration process I've encountered. They explained the 'Authorized Capital' logic clearly without pushing for higher fees."
Priya Venkatesh
Chennai • SaaS Startup
"Successfully defended our family brand against a copycat thanks to their timely objection reply. Their legal team is top-notch."
Arijit Debnath
Kolkata • Sweet Chain
"Got our ISO 9001:2015 certification done in record time. The audit guidance was practical and didn't disrupt our daily operations."
Sumanth Reddy
Hyderabad • Pharma Logistics
"The GST registration was seamless. What I loved most was the post-registration WhatsApp support for filing our first return."
Ishita Bhardwaj
Gurgaon • Digital Agency
"Their team found a tiny conflict with my logo that could have cost me lakhs later. We fixed it before filing. Truly expert advice."
Mehak Preet Kaur
Amritsar • Organic Foods
"Started with a basic MSME registration and now they handle all my quarterly compliances. Highly reliable for long-term support."
Deepak Chauhan
Bhopal • Solar Solutions
"Registering my Pvt Ltd company was done entirely over my phone. Didn't have to visit a single office. Exceptional digital service."
Ananya Deshpande
Pune • Cloud Kitchen
"Clean paperwork and zero hidden charges. They even helped me understand the difference between Trademark and Copyright."
Vikram Singhania
Surat • Textile Trading
"Professional, fast, and very polite. They filed my trademark even on a Sunday morning because my brand launch was the next day."
Siddharth Menon
Kochi • Eco-Tourism
"Getting a GST number for my small business was simplified. They handled all the document verification without any hassle."
Rifat Sheikh
Srinagar • Handicrafts
"The name approval for my company took only 24 hours. Their suggestions for unique names were really creative and helpful."
Manish Dwivedi
Patna • Coaching Institute
"Very thorough with international trademark protocols. They helped us secure our brand under the Madrid Protocol."
Shruti Hegde
Mangalore • Marine Exports
"The trademark 'TM' status came within 6 hours. Their speed of filing is unmatched in the industry."
Rahul Saxena
Jaipur • Handicrafts
"Clear pricing, no gimmicks. They are the go-to firm for any startup registration in Gujarat."
Sunita Agarwal
Ahmedabad • Business Owner
"Handled our complex partnership deed and GST transition smoothly. The level of detail in their drafting is impressive."
Kundan Misra
Lucknow • Real Estate
"As a freelancer, I needed a simple GST and Professional Tax setup. They made it look easy and very affordable."
Zoya Feroz
Mumbai • Freelance Designer
"Got our 12A and 80G registrations for our NGO. Their specialized knowledge in non-profit compliances is excellent."
Tushar Gahlot
Indore • IT Services
"Exceptional service for fintech startups. They understood our data privacy requirements while drafting our SLAs."
Nivedita Rao
Bangalore • Fintech
"Their post-incorporation support, like bank account opening and auditor appointment, was very helpful for a first-time founder."
Alok Vardhan
Ranchi • Manufacturing
"Good experience. Took a bit longer than expected for name approval, but the team kept me updated throughout."
Prateek Goyal
Chandigarh • EdTech
"Trademark protection was always a mystery to me until I spoke to their expert. Now my brand is secure."
Kavita Bisht
Dehradun • Wellness Center
"The pre-filing search was very detailed. It helped us pivot our brand name before making a costly mistake."
Harshil Shah
Vadodara • Pharma
"Professionalism at its best. They handled our multi-state GST registrations flawlessly."
Monica D'Souza
Goa • Hospitality
"Handled our trademark objection reply with absolute precision. The registrar approved our mark within weeks of the reply."
Abhishek Pandey
Varanasi • Textiles
"Fast filing for MSME. The digital certificates were delivered on my WhatsApp within hours."
Sneha Reddy
Vizag • Fisheries
"Reliable and expert guidance. They saved us from an infringement case by acting quickly on our registration."
Arjun Mahajan
Shimla • Hotels
"Getting our company incorporated was stress-free. No visits to the ROC office were needed at all."
Ritika Gupta
Bareilly • Manufacturing
"Even for a small agri-business, they gave us time and respect. Best legal firm for startups."
Suresh Pillai
Belgaum • Agriculture
"Trademarked our jewellery brand and logo. The attorneys were very patient with our design-related queries."
Pooja Mehta
Jamnagar • Jewellery
"Efficient service. The GST portal was slow but their team followed up until the registration was done."
Kunal Jaiswal
Gwalior • Logistics
"The logo design service was a surprise plus! I got my logo and trademark filed in one go."
Deepika R.
Mysore • Yoga Studio
"Expert guidance on licenses and registrations. Very helpful team for special category businesses."
Rohan Kulkarni
Nashik • Winery
"Every designer needs trademark protection. RegisterYourFirm made it affordable for me."
Neha Singh
Raipur • Fashion Design
"Clear documentation and fast processing. Their portal for tracking progress is very user-friendly."
Manish Trivedi
Rajkot • Machinery
"They helped us with our E-commerce GST registration. Now we sell all over India comfortably."
Bhavna Jain
Udaipur • Handicrafts
"Professional team. Sometimes the WhatsApp responses are a bit delayed, but the quality of work is great."
Kiran Maheswari
Hubli • Tech Support
"Trademarked our sports brand. The search report was very professional and helped us choose the right class."
Sanjay Kaushik
Meerut • Sports Goods
"Our DSC and DIN were ready in 24 hours. The speed of the incorporation team is impressive."
Aditi Ghosh
Siliguri • Tea Exports
"Yes, even as a lawyer, I use their services for my clients' bulk registrations. They are very efficient."
Vivek Khanna
Allahabad • Legal Services
"Top service for company formation. They handle all the ROC messy paperwork so I can focus on production."
Jatinder Singh
Jalandhar • Sports Accessories
"Helped us with our trade license and GST. Truly a one-stop shop for business legal needs."
Anish Devadiga
Mangaluru • Hospitality
"Consistent updates and excellent support. My firm is now a registered Private Limited company."
Preeti Sahay
Jamshedpur • Steel Trading
"They found three similar marks during the search. We tweaked our name and filed safely. Life savers."
Varun Malhotra
Agra • Footwear
"Fast GST and MSME registration. The team is very knowledgeable about government portals and errors."
Nidhi Agrawal
Bilaspur • Retail Chain
"Technical competence of the team is very high. They handled our complex compliance very well."
Rajat Chauhan
Hisar • Petrochemicals
"Registered our coaching startup with ease. The name approval was done in just one attempt."
Shobha Tiwari
Kota • Educational Tech
"Trademarking our academy logo was very smooth. The legal advice on IP protection was very sound."
Rahul Deshmukh
Dharwad • Sports Academy
"For Northeast startups, this is the best platform. They understand local state challenges too."
Amrita Singh
Guwahati • Handicrafts
"Handled our family firm's conversion to a Private Limited company flawlessly. Highly recommended."
Karthik Ramaswamy
Salem • Textiles
"Very professional communication. They use modern tools which makes the legal process feel tech-savvy."
Divya Nair
Trivandrum • IT Consulting
"Amazing service! Registered our startup and got all documents online. Very efficient."
Pramod Shrivastava
Mirzapur • Local Crafts
"Purely digital and very fast. No middlemen, just direct expert advice."
Nasir Uddin
Muzaffarnagar • Agriculture
"Trademarking my handloom brand was my dream. RegisterYourFirm made it possible within my budget."
Sonal Chaudhary
Panipat • Handlooms
"Excellent experience. They handled our production house registration and IP protection perfectly."
Ashwani Kumar
Chandigarh • Media
"I was skeptical about online legal services, but their transparency won me over. Certified and happy."
Ritu Deshmukh
Vellore • Education
"Very reliable team. They filed our GST and Trademark with extreme attention to detail."
Vignesh Subramanian
Madurai • Production
"Got our RERA and GST done together. The bundle pricing was very attractive."
Kavya Agarwal
Sindhudurg • Real Estate
"Great service for young entrepreneurs. They simplify the complex legal jargon into plain English."
Karan Mathur
Gwalior • Marketing
"Highly energetic and responsive team. They filed my trademark even during a weekend."
Tanvi Puri
Ludhiana • Fitness
"Sturdy legal support for our construction firm. Their compliance alerts are life savers."
Varun Kalia
Mumbai • Construction
"Protected our brand name across multiple classes. The strategy they provided for IP was brilliant."
Anjali Sharma
Bangalore • Apparel
"Sleek and professional. The best legal partner for any premium brand coming out of India."
Ritesh Kapoor
Shimla • Lifestyle
"They handle our annual filings and trademarks. It's high-quality service at an affordable price."
Divya Patil
Bangalore • Wellness
"Experience has been excellent. Professionalism and punctuality are their strongest pillars."
Sohail Khan
Delhi • VFX
Received Notice of Opposition? You Have Exactly 60 Days — Non-Extendable!
Under Section 21(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1999, the applicant must file a Counter-Statement on Form TM-O within 2 months (60 days) of receiving the notice. By law, this statutory deadline CANNOT BE EXTENDED under any circumstances. Even a single day’s delay forces the Registrar to deem your trademark application abandoned forever.
Comprehensive paragraph-by-paragraph defense drafted by Senior Trademark Litigators.
*This professional fee is all inclusive, no surprise bills from us. Government fee and stamp duty are separate (statutory fee is ₹2,700 for Form TM-O plus applicable stamp duty); only what the government and stamp authorities will charge will be extra, which we convey upfront.
Two Sides of Trademark Opposition
Whether you are defending your brand from an aggressive dispute or acting proactively to block an infringing trademark published in the Journal, we provide battle-tested counsel.
Defending Your Advertised Mark
Another business or third party has filed Form TM-O claiming your brand infringes their goodwill. We formulate an ironclad legal defense.
Opposing a Copycat Trademark
Discovered an infringing mark advertised in the official Trade Marks Journal? File a formal opposition to stop their registration before it is too late.
Procedural Stages Under Trade Marks Rules 2017
Opposition proceedings follow a structured trial-like format before the Trademark Hearing Officer.
Notice of Opposition (Form TM-O)
Opponent files detailed grounds of opposition along with ₹2,700 statutory government fee on Form TM-O.
Filing Counter-Statement (Section 21(2))
Applicant submits paragraph-by-paragraph defense on Form TM-O with ₹2,700 statutory fee. Non-extendable.
Opponent Evidence in Support (Rule 45)
Opponent must submit affidavit evidence proving commercial adoption, or state they rely purely on the notice.
Applicant Evidence in Support (Rule 46)
Applicant submits comprehensive evidentiary affidavits, CA turnover certificates, and marketing records.
Evidence in Reply (Rule 47)
Opponent submits final rebuttal evidence confined strictly to matters raised in the applicant's evidence.
Final Hearing & Oral Trial Arguments
Senior IP litigators appear before the Hearing Officer to argue the matter and secure final favorable orders.
Commercial Settlement & Co-Existence Option
Avoid years of dispute. Our litigation partners negotiate commercial co-existence deeds and class specifications when mutually beneficial.
Simple Registration Process
Fast, accurate, and completely online.
Grounds Evaluation & Merits Study
Detailed legal analysis of the notice of opposition or conflicting journal advertisement to build a solid defense or attack strategy.
Counter-Statement / Notice Drafting
Drafting Form TM-O covering grounds of proprietary rights, prior commercial adoption, goodwill, and absence of confusion.
Filing on IP India Portal
Timely e-filing of Form TM-O with statutory fees (₹2,700 e-filing fee) within the mandatory deadline.
Evidence In Support (Rules 45-47)
Drafting detailed affidavits, market turnover proofs, customer recognition evidence, and cross-rebuttals.
Final Hearing & Resolution
Representation before the Hearing Officer or exploring mutually beneficial co-existence agreements.
"Keep these scanned copies ready for a 1-day filing."
- Notice of Opposition / Conflicting Mark Number
- Trademark Application Details
- Historical Sales Turnover, Invoices & CA Certificates
- Prior Trademark Filings or Global Registrations
Why Choose RegisterYourFirm?
AI-Enabled Workflow
Faster and accurate processing using automation.
Dedicated Manager
Expert guidance from our dedicated legal professionals.
*This professional fee is all inclusive, no surprise bills from us. Government fee and stamp duty are separate; only what the government and stamp authorities will charge will be extra, which we will convey upfront.
Trademark Opposition Statutory & Legal Fee Breakdown
Statutory Government Fees • FY 2024-25
Counter-Statement (Defense) Drafting & Filing
Notice of Opposition (Attack) Drafting & Filing
Rule 45/46/47 Evidence & Affidavits
Other Online Service Providers
| Proceeding Stage | Government Statutory Fee & Stamp Duty | Professional Legal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Counter-Statement (Defense) Drafting & Filing | ₹2,700 per class (Govt Fee & Stamp Duty Extra) | ₹4,799 (20% OFF on original ₹5,999)* |
| Notice of Opposition (Attack) Drafting & Filing | ₹2,700 per class (Govt Fee & Stamp Duty Extra) | ₹4,799 (20% OFF on original ₹5,999)* |
| Rule 45/46/47 Evidence & Affidavits | ₹0 (Govt fee & stamp duty extra if extension: ₹900) | ₹3,999 - ₹6,399 (20% OFF) |
| Other Online Service Providers | ₹2,700 per class | ₹20,000 - ₹50,000+ per side |
Important Notes
- Government fees are per class. If you register in multiple classes, the fee multiplies accordingly.
- "Individual / Startup" category requires MSME (Udyam) Registration to avail the 50% discount on government fees.
- E-filing is mandatory to avail the listed price. Physical filing costs 10% more.
*Note: Professional fees for drafting and filing are separate. The above table strictly represents Government Statutory fees as per the latest Trademark Rules.
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Formed in Lucknow in 2023, RegisterYourFirm set out to disrupt the traditional legal industry of arbitrary agent margins, manual courier delays, and non-existent security. Today, we are proud to work with over 35+ qualified professionals across India.
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