Publication was 16/04/2024. Once a trademark application has...

Publication was 16/04/2024.

Once a trademark application has been examined and accepted by the IP Office, it is published for a time period of two months within which third parties may oppose the trademark. This is called the opposition period.

If the opposition is successful, your trade mark application will be rejected. If the opposition isn't successful, your trade mark will be registered.

If somebody does oppose, your trade mark won’t proceed to registration unless and until that opposition procedure is completed in your favour. So, that might be as a result of the opponent withdrawing their opposition or you may have to go through the opposition procedure all the way to a hearing and have a decision. Which if it’s in your favour, means that your trade mark will then be registered.