Pro Bono trade mark lawyer

[ConnietheCoton]

I'm anticipating the need to prepare an IPO counter statement of defence and although I don't know the specific reasons that will be cited for opposition, I suspect that it will be section 5(3) of the Act (... for goods or services which are not similar..., ... and the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage...).

I've carefully considered all other aspects and consider that, with exception to this aspect of the Act, I would have had a reasonable chance of having my trademark application unopposed.

However, law is not my area of knowledge and I may be naive, so would appreciate any guidance offered. Understandably, at this stage in a public forum I wish not to provide specific details.

Once again, any support would be welcomed.

 

[obscure]

Section 5(3) is pretty straight forward. Do you have a specific question about it?

Beyond that, if you don't provide any details, what sort of advice do you imagine anyone can offer?

 

[F_B]

The respective Chartered Institutes of Patent and Trade Mark attorneys run an IP Pro Bono scheme here: http://www.ipprobono.org.uk/

Although this may not be necessary quite yet. Also most trade mark attorneys will provide an hour of their time free to provide an assessment of your situation and possible courses of action.