The trademark opposition process in India, governed by the Section 21 of Trademarks Act of 1999, allows anyone – be it a company, individual, trust, or partnership firm – to object to a trademark’s registration. This means that if someone feels that a trademark shouldn’t be registered, they can officially raise their concerns.

Once a trademark application is submitted, there’s a period where others can step forward and oppose its registration. Reasons for opposition could include the mark being too similar to existing trademarks, not being distinctive enough, or not meeting legal requirements.