What is the typical duration of the opposition period?

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Written by Igor Demcak

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Typically, the opposition period lasts 1-3 months, depending on the jurisdiction where your trademark application was filed. Here’s a brief list of the most commonly filed trademark jurisdictions and their opposition timelines:

  • US – 1
  • EU – 3
  • UK – 2
  • Canada – 2
  • China – 3
  • Australia – 2
  • New Zealand – 3

Our legal team will notify you once the opposition period ends, after which the IP office will issue an official certificate of registration.

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