Opposition against trademark registration
and cancellation of trademarks

Going head to head in the fight for IP rights and market positions, companies frequently try to establish the limitations of the trademark law and to register signs that are usually beyond the scope of trademark protection. Such questionable trademarks may restrict your company’s freedom to operate when terms or icons that primarily describe a product or service rather than relate to a business activity become registered trademarks all of a sudden. In addition, trademarks may be registered that are very similar to already registered trademarks. This involves the risk of the proprietor benefitting from your established trademark in an unjustified manner because it is impossible for the consumer to tell apart the original and look-alike trademark.

In both cases, you can rely on our expertise and assistance in challenging the relevant trademark at a national, European and international level. We will provide you with a realistic assessment of the initial situation and an estimate of the chances of success. In addition, we will be at your side during the proceedings and at any level of jurisdiction.