IPA trademark 1.-what-is-opposition-to-registration-or-protection- — IP Australia Trade Marks Manual of Practice and Procedure – Part 46.1. What is opposition to registration or protection?

Trade Marks Act 1995 Trade Mark Regulations 1995 Opposition is a formal objection by a third party to registration of a trade mark or to protection of an International Trade Mark Designating Australia (IRDA). Any person may oppose but the opponent is generally a person who will be in some way affected by the presence of the trade mark on the Register. The opposition process enables such a person to make out a case under the grounds specified in the Act and Regulations that the trade mark should not be registered or protected. Part 47 Procedures for Opposing an Application for Registration or Protection