Trade mark disputes.
If someone challenges your trade mark, or you need to stop a copycat, we’ll give you a clear plan and handle the next steps.
What you get.
- Guidance from a registered trade marks attorney.
- 10 years' experience in trade marks and IP.
- Plain language, commercial approach.
Who it's for.
Good fit if you:
- want a fast, clear assessment before you respond
- need a professional letter that doesn’t inflame things unnecessarily
- want to resolve the dispute commercially where possible
- are facing a deadline and don’t want to guess
Not a fit if you need:
- urgent court injunction work (we can refer you quickly if it gets to that point)
What's included.
When you file through us, we:
Review the dispute documents (letters, screenshots, filings, deadlines).
Explain your position and risk in plain language.
Recommend the best pathway (negotiate, respond, oppose/defend, adjust, or escalate).
Draft and send letters (or replies) with a sensible tone.
Negotiate settlement outcomes where appropriate (for example coexistence arrangements).
Represent you in trade mark opposition steps where applicable.
Common disputes we help with.
Cease & Desist.
You receive a cease and desist letter.
Oppositions.
Someone opposes your application.
Infringements.
A competitor copies your name/logo and you want them to stop.
Brand confusion.
Marketplace/online copying and brand confusion.
Testing.
You want to pressure-test whether to fight, settle, or rebrand early.
How it works.
1. Send us the dispute details (letter, filing, screenshots, deadlines).
2. We assess and advise: your options + our recommended approach.
3. We draft the response / next step (letter, negotiation plan, opposition step).
4. We execute and keep you updated.
5. We resolve or escalate depending on how the other side responds.
What we need from you.
The trade mark(s) involved (word/logo).
The letter or filing documents (PDF is fine).
Key dates and deadlines.
A short timeline of what happened.
What outcome you want (stop them, defend, coexist, settle, exit).
What are the timeframes?
Most disputes have deadlines. If you’re close to time, send it straight through..
We’ll confirm a realistic turnaround once we see the documents.n usually work quickly once we have the report, the mark details, and a clear instruction on approach.
Should I reply to a cease and desist letter?
Usually yes - but how you reply matters. We’ll help you respond without making admissions or escalating unnecessarily.
What’s the fastest way to resolve a dispute?
Often it’s a clear initial response plus a practical settlement position. We’ll tell you if settlement is realistic.
Can you help if it’s an opposition?
Yes. We can help you decide whether to fight, narrow the scope, negotiate, or withdraw.
Will you recommend rebranding if needed?
Yes - if the risk is high, we’ll tell you plainly (and early), so you don’t waste money.
Can you remove copycats from marketplaces?
Yes, depending on the platform and the rights you have. (This can also sit under your enforcement/takedown service if you want it separated.)
Got a dispute letter or opposition notice?
Send it through and we’ll tell you the best next step.
Respond to office actions & examiner reports.
Fix issues holding your application back.
When the office raises objections, we explain the report in plain English and prepare a tailored response – from legal arguments to amendments – to keep your application on track.
Non-use or revocation actions.
Clear the register or defend your rights.
We bring or defend non-use and revocation actions to remove unused marks or protect your own registration. We help gather and present evidence and handle the process with the office.
Portfolio management.
Keep your trade marks organised and up to date.
We track renewals and key deadlines, keep owner details aligned with your structure, and help you maintain a portfolio that matches how your business actually runs.