Form

Notice of defence and counterstatement

Use this form if you want to file, in either opposition or cancellation proceedings, a notice of defence and counterstatement.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 16 September 2013
• Last updated: 26 April 2023 — See all updates

Documents

Guidance following the filing of a TM8: notice of defence

PDF, 1.25 MB, 5 pages

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TM8

PDF, 262 KB, 4 pages

Details

Cost

No fee

You will need to submit a TM8N if you want to file a notice of defence for the use in revocation on the grounds of non-use.

Published 16 September 2013
Last updated 26 April 2023 + show all updates

1. 26 April 2023

   A new end page has been added. This contains a checklist and sending instructions. Supporting text added to questions that required further clarification.

2. 27 February 2019

   Form TM8 replaced - box 4 text (Person filing this counterstatement) added.

3. 18 February 2019

   Form TM8 replaced - box 4 text amended.

4. 30 May 2018

   Form TM8: Data Privacy added.

5. 16 September 2013

   First published.