Trade Marks Registry Announces Special Disposal Drive for Pending Opposition Matters

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Trade Marks Registry Announces Special Disposal Drive for Pending Opposition Matters

The Trade Marks Registry (CGPDTM) has announced a Special Disposal Drive for pending Trade Mark Opposition matters where parties wish to withdraw the application/opposition or have reached an amicable settlement.

📅 Period: 4 September 2026 to December 2026

📌 Every working Friday

💻 Hybrid Mode – Physical + Virtual

📅 Year-wise Schedule

🔹 September 2026: Applications filed before 2000

🔹 October 2026: Applications filed from 2001–2010

🔹 November 2026: Applications filed from 2011–2020

🔹 December 2026: Applications filed from 2021 onwards

📄 What parties need to do?

Applicants/Opponents or their authorised representatives should submit the relevant Settlement Deed or Withdrawal Request at least 3 days before the scheduled hearing.

⚠️ Important: Non-appearance or non-compliance may result in the matter being dealt with ex parte or on merits, based on the available record.

💡 Practical Takeaway

Businesses with old or long-pending trademark oppositions should immediately review their IP portfolios.

If a dispute has already been commercially settled—or the opposition is no longer required—this Special Disposal Drive may provide an opportunity to bring the pending proceeding to an appropriate conclusion.

Applicable provisions:

📍 Section 21, Trade Marks Act, 1999

📍 Rules 42–51, Trade Marks Rules, 2017

🔗 Read the Official CGPDTM Public Notice:

By: Adv. Ankita Pandey

Trademark Attorney & Legal Consultant

(Alacrity Corporate Solutions Pvt Ltd.)

Founder: Pranav Kumar

Contact. No.- +91 0120 4126564/ 97160-50088

Email:services@alacritycorp.com

Website: - www.alacritycorp.com

Disclaimer: This post is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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