How to file an objection to a trademark in 2018 (1) Entrust a nationally recognized trademark agency to handle the matter. (2) The objector handles the matter himself. There are two ways for the opponent to apply for trademark opposition by himself: 1. Go directly to the Trademark Registration Hall of the Trademark Office; 2. Apply by mailing documents. Processing steps (1) Entrust a trademark agency to handle the matter 1. Sign the trademark agency power of attorney and attach the identity certificate of the opponent (such as business license, ID card, etc.); 2. Prepare objection documents: including filling in the objection application form, drafting Reasons and factual basis for the objection, together with relevant evidence; 3. The trademark agency shall submit an objection application to the Trademark Office on behalf of the opponent. (2) Go directly to the trademark registration hall 1. Prepare the objection application documents: including the objection application form, reasons for the objection and factual basis, and attach relevant evidence; 2. Submit the application documents in the trademark registration hall; 3. At the coding window Print the barcode of the receipt; 4. Pay the objection fee at the payment window. (3) Processing by mailing documents 1. Prepare objection application documents: including objection application form (can be downloaded from the Internet), objection reasons and factual basis, and attach relevant evidence. 2. Mail it to the Trademark Office via registered mail or express delivery. Preparation of application documents (1) Documents to be submitted (1) Trademark opposition application; (2) Clear request and factual basis, accompanied by relevant evidence materials. The objection reason letter should be signed by the opponent or stamped with the official seal ; (3) A copy of the preliminary approval announcement of the opposed trademark (can be downloaded from the Internet); (4) Identity certificate of the opponent. (5) Copy of the handler’s ID card. (6) If you entrust a trademark agency to handle trademark opposition applications, you must also submit a trademark agency power of attorney. (2) Specific requirements 1. A trademark opposition application can only object to one trademark number, and each opposition application should be submitted in duplicate. 2. The objection application should be typed or printed. Other documents should be written neatly and clearly, filled in with a pen or signature pen, or printed with a typewriter. Relevant evidence should be cataloged and have corresponding page numbers. 3. The opposed trademark, its preliminary approval number category, and the name and address of the opposed party (subject to the trademark applicant on the "Trademark Announcement") must be filled in clearly; the opposed trademark was applied for registration through a trademark agency, and The name of the trademark agency is required. 4. The name and contact information of the opponent who raises the objection must be filled in clearly, and the same seal as the name of the opponent must be affixed to the applicant’s stamp (if the opponent is a natural person, he must sign or seal). 5. Proof of identity of the objector: including a copy of the business license (with company seal), a copy of the ID card, etc. If you raise objections to a trademark, you can handle it yourself directly at the trademark registration hall, or you can entrust a professional trademark agency to handle it. However, entrusting a professional agency requires a certain agency fee. The agency fee is determined based on local economic conditions. Each trademark opposition application should pay a fee of 1,000 yuan.