To a trademark opposer, the filing of a trademark opposition is a serious matter with an uncertain outcome. If an opposer loses a trademark opposition case, the trademarks on which it is relying to bring the opposition can be further weakened. On the other hand, if a trademark applicant loses a trademark opposition then the
Trademark Opposition
ROTHWELL FIGG - The U.S. Trademark Opposition Law Firm. Rothwell Figg has substantial experience in representing global companies in trademark opposition proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Why work with us? Here are a few reasons:
- Our attorneys have represented clients in several hundred U.S. trademark opposition proceedings
- Our client list includes well-known international brands
- We offer reasonable hourly rates and/or fixed-fee options for each phase of the proceeding
- We are leaders in the U.S trademark industry, and our professionals have served on the Executive Committee of the International Trademark Association and the INTA Trademark Mediators Network
Here are some of the clients who have retained our services:
- Multinational consumer brand companies
- U.S. consumer product and service companies
- U.S. Healthcare System and wellness companies
- Small business owners and start-ups
- Non-profit associations
- Multichannel retailers
Attorneys and law firms also seek out our services to represent their own clients or provide guidance and subject matter expertise.
To speak with our attorneys about your matter, please contact James Hastings at (914) 941-5668 or email: jhastings@rfem.com
Trademark Opposition: The Best Lawyers
Posted in Trademark Cancellation, Trademark Opposition
As any trademark opposition attorney knows, you do not always get to choose your opponents. Some opposing counsel are cooperative, professional, and seek common ground between the trademark opposer and trademark applicant. This approach often results in a favorable result for both parties. There are times, however, when an opposing trademark lawyer takes a “win…
Winning a Trademark Opposition Case
Posted in Trademark Cancellation, Trademark Opposition
To trademark opposition attorneys, winning a trademark opposition should mean one thing and one thing only: achieving a favorable outcome for the client. In this regard, a successful conclusion to a trademark opposition can take one of two main forms: (1) judgment on the merits; or (2) a negotiated settlement.
Judgment on the Merits…
Trademark Cancellation and Opposition Rules
Posted in Trademark Cancellation, Trademark Opposition
It’s quite often been said that “ignorance of the law” is no excuse. This is particularly true in the case of U.S. trademark opposition attorneys and trademark cancellation lawyers who practice before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Under U.S. law and federal regulations, all U.S. trademark opposition and petition to cancel proceedings are…
Third Edition: Trademark Board Manual of Procedure
Posted in Trademark Cancellation, Trademark Opposition
As has been discussed in prior postings, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s rules for U.S. Trademark Opposition and U.S. Trademark Cancellation proceedings are contained in the Trademark Board Manual of Procedure (“TBMP”) an over 1,000 page “how-to” guide of handling inter-partes matters before the Board.
The purpose of the TBMP is to provide trademark…
Trademark Oppositions: Follow the Rules!
Posted in Trademark Opposition
Many companies facing a trademark opposition are unfamiliar with the ramifications of a notice of opposition and how it could impact their business. Here are some things to remember when your trademark application is opposed:
Trademark Oppositions are Civil Litigation
An opposition proceeding is a form of civil litigation that is heard before the Trademark…
Trademark Bullying and Unfair Litigation Tactics
Posted in Trademark Infringement, Trademark Opposition
As a trademark opposition attorney, I have first-hand knowledge of trademark bullying tactics that are designed to outspend and harass small business trademark applicants into abandoning their trademark application. The practice also spills into federal court actions for trademark infringement, cyberquatting, and other related matters. This phenonemnon is very real.
As part of the Trademark…
Notice of Opposition Basics
Posted in Trademark Opposition
Have you been served with a Notice of Opposition to your trademark application?
If so, yours is one of the hundreds of trademark opposition proceedings that are filed against trademark applicants every year.
Notice of Opposition: Important Steps
Always consider taking the following steps upon receiving a Notice of Opposition.
1. Contact a Trademark Opposition
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Flat Fee Trademark Lawyers
Posted in Trademark Legal Costs, Trademark Opposition
I am a trademark opposition lawyer that charges a flat-fee for my services. Charging one, flat fee for a trademark opposition case is advantageous to my clients for the following reasons:
- the total cost to the client is fixed and predictable
- the fee agreement between the client and me is transparent and unambiguous
- there are
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Top Trademark Lawyers: It’s About Respect
Posted in Trademark Infringement, Trademark Opposition
As a trademark lawyer that handles trademark opposition and trademark cancellation cases, I have a simple philosophy in dealing with the business and legal challenges that my clients face as a result of being involved in litigation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
1. Listen to the Client
It is often difficult for…