Appendix 12. Administrative Proceedings-Oppositions

• Author: Christopher P. Bussert - James R. Sims III
• Pages: 376-380

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Appendix 12

ADMINISTRATIVE

PROCEEDINGS—

OPPOSITIONS

Country

Opposition

Available

Time

Period

from

PublicationStanding

Prevailing

Legal

Standards/

Claims

Appeal

Available

Argentina Yes 30 days,

non-

extendable

Any

interested

party; the

owner of

an earlier

right

Likelihood of

confusion

No

AustraliaYes 2 months,

extendable

Any

interested

party

Mark not dis-

tinguishable;

likelihood of

confusion with

prior applica-

tion, registra-

tion, or mark

with preexisting

reputation;

applicant is not

true owner

Yes

BrazilYes 60 days,

non-

extendable

Any

interested

party; the

owner of

an earlier

right

Notoriety; pri-

ority; applicant

could not have

had no knowl-

edge of oppos-

er’s mark

Yes

CanadaYes 2 months,

extendable

Anyone Likelihood of

confusion

Yes

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