Jite Intellectual Property: How long does the trademark opposition procedure take?
In different countries, the time for trademark opposition procedures varies.
In the United States, the trademark opposition deadline is only 30 days, so if you plan to oppose, you have to do it very quickly.
In Canada, a trademark opposition must be filed within 2 months.
In the UK, the objection period is 2 months, but the party intending to object can file an objection and request that the objection period be 3 months.
In Germany, publication occurs after registration. The objection period is 3 months.
In the EU, a notification of objection must be made within 3 months of the publication.
In Australia and China, the objection period is 3 months from the date of publication.
In India, anyone can object to the registration of an Indian trademark within four months of publication.