Normally the opposition periods are extended by agreement between the attorneys acting on behalf of parties, firstly, to obtain instructions from clients and, secondly, to enable the respective parties to negotiate a settlement, if possible. Back to top Duration Trade Mark registrations, once granted, are in force for 10 years from the date of filing of the application. They can be renewed indefinitely for further periods of 10 years. A registration can be cancelled for various reasons. Furthermore an alphabetical name index of proprietors is maintained.
Name searches for trade mark applications or registrations in the name of particular proprietors.
The trade mark records is the Trade Marks Office have been substantially computerized.