Protecting your brand in Morocco doesn’t end with registration. After your trademark is published by the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC), it enters a 2-month opposition period. During this time, third parties may challenge your trademark application — and likewise, you have the right to oppose any trademark that conflicts with your registered or pending rights.
At Legal Morocco, we offer specialized legal services to help businesses and brand owners file and defend trademark oppositions before Moroccan authorities. Our team handles the full opposition process, from initial monitoring to legal submissions, giving your brand the protection it deserves.
What Is a Trademark Opposition?
A trademark opposition is a formal legal procedure that allows third parties to challenge the registration of a newly published trademark. It is filed during the 2-month period following the publication of the application in the official bulletin of OMPIC.
Oppositions are typically based on:
- Pre-existing registered trademarks
- Prior use of a mark with commercial reputation
- Confusing similarity with existing rights
- Bad-faith filings
Our Trademark Opposition Services Include:
✅ Filing a Trademark Opposition
If a newly published trademark conflicts with your own brand or creates risk of confusion, our team will:
- Review the contested trademark
- Evaluate legal grounds for opposition
- Draft and submit the opposition file to OMPIC
- Represent you during any administrative proceedings
✅ Defending Against an Opposition
If your trademark application is opposed, we will:
- Analyze the legal basis of the opposition
- Prepare a legal response and supporting arguments
- Represent you in defending your trademark rights before OMPIC
✅ Monitoring Trademarks
We offer monitoring services to alert you when similar or identical trademarks are published. Early detection allows you to react within the legal timeframe.
✅ Negotiation and Settlement
In some cases, we assist clients in reaching amicable solutions through coexistence agreements or negotiated withdrawals.
Why Choose Legal Morocco?
- Experienced trademark lawyers with in-depth knowledge of Moroccan IP law
- Representation of both Moroccan and international clients
- Strategic legal advice for complex opposition cases
- Timely submission and professional communication with OMPIC
- Bilingual service
Frequently Asked Questions
Protect Your Brand Before It’s Too Late
Filing or responding to a trademark opposition in Morocco requires strategic legal expertise and precise timing. At Legal Morocco, we make sure your voice is heard and your brand is defended.
📎 Contact us today to protect your rights during the trademark opposition process in Morocco.
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