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Can I prevent others from opposing my trademark?

Founder & Trademark Attorney

You cannot prevent other trademark owners from opposing your application. Any party with a legitimate interest can file an opposition within the publication window, and no action can prevent that right from being exercised.

What can be reduced is the risk that an opposition will be filed and well-founded. A thorough trademark search before filing identifies the existing marks most likely to oppose; addressing those conflicts before filing; by adjusting the mark, negotiating a consent agreement with the earlier owner, or narrowing the classes; reduces the probability of a contested opposition after publication.

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