Needless to say, you’re probably wondering whether you’re required to hire an attorney to pursue or defend an opposition, or whether you can save all that money and just do everything yourself. I can’t talk about trademark opposition costs without first addressing the biggest portion of such costs, which is almost always attorney’s fees. And that’s what makes estimating trademark opposition costs so frustrating, difficult, and frankly not very reliable.
Whether the trademark opposition can be amicably and quickly settled between the parties in some mannerĪs you can see, some of these variables you’ll have control over, whereas others you won’t. The aggressiveness of the parties and/or their attorneys. The amount of time and effort you’re personally willing to put into pursuing/defending the opposition. The number and complexity of the issues raised in the opposition. Whether you’re the opposer or the defendant. There are many variables that affect the cost of pursuing or defending a trademark opposition, including: Yes, I know that’s a huge and scary range, but it’s the honest truth. The total cost of a trademark opposition can be anywhere from zero dollars to over $100,000.
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