Trademark Opposition and Cancellation

Trademark opposition and cancellation are legal processes in trademark law that allow individuals or businesses to challenge the registration of a trademark. Opposition occurs when someone disagrees with a trademark application during a designated period after it is published for public notice, arguing the mark could cause confusion with their own trademark. Cancellation, on the other hand, is a request to remove an existing registered trademark from the registry, often due to reasons like abandonment or lack of distinctiveness. Both processes aim to protect brand identity and prevent consumer confusion in the marketplace.