The Indian trademark law does not provide any specific grounds of opposition. There are various reasons a trademark opposition may be opposed mentioned below:
- The trademark is similar or identical to an earlier or existing registered trademark.
- The trademark is devoid of distinctive character.
- The trademark is descriptive.
- The trademark registration application is made with bad faith.
- The trademark is customary in the current language and or in the established practices of a business.
- The trademark is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion.
- The trademark is contrary to the law or prevented by law.
- The trademark is prohibited under the Emblem and Names Act, 1950.
- The trademark contains matters that are likely to hurt any class or section of people's religious feelings.