Get early legal input on a trade mark opposition issue

The consult can cover a live opposition issue affecting your application or a situation where you are thinking about opposing another party's mark. That may include reviewing the opposition notice, discussing the grounds relied on, looking at the marks and goods or services involved, and talking through the commercial importance of the dispute. It can also cover practical issues such as whether settlement is worth exploring, what evidence may matter later, and whether a broader response service is likely to be needed. It is not a filing or representation service.

This is often the better starting point when you are still deciding whether the matter justifies further spend. For example, you may have received opposition material and want help understanding how serious it is, whether the grounds look strong, or whether a commercial resolution might be more sensible than a full fight. It is also useful if you are considering opposing another application but want legal input before taking that step. If you already know you need formal documents prepared, a broader service may be the better fit.

It is commonly used by founders, brand owners, ecommerce businesses, agencies and growing companies that have run into an opposition unexpectedly after filing a trade mark. It can also suit businesses monitoring the market and considering whether to challenge a competing application. Many clients book this consult after reading the opposition material themselves and realising the grounds, evidence issues and strategic choices are more technical than they first appeared. The session helps narrow the issue and decide whether the matter is commercially worth pursuing further.

No. This service is for legal advice in a single consult and review of the documents you provide beforehand. It does not include preparing evidence, drafting submissions, lodging documents, corresponding with the other party, or acting for you on an ongoing basis. If you decide after the consult that you want help with a response, negotiations or another follow-on step, that can be quoted separately. Keeping the service narrow makes it useful for clients who want an early legal read before committing to a larger piece of work.

After the session, you should have a clearer view of the opposition issue, the legal and commercial pressure points, and the realistic options from here. Depending on the matter, that may mean taking no further action, gathering more information, exploring a commercial resolution, or moving to a broader service for formal response work. If additional legal work is needed, we can outline what that would involve and whether a separate fixed-fee quote is appropriate. The consult is intended to help you assess the next move, not to run the whole matter from start to finish.

As an online law firm, we eliminate the headaches of paying us by the hour and finding time to meet with a lawyer in person. We charge a fixed fee, with upfront quotes and transparent pricing, and communicate via phone, email and video chat - whichever suits you! You'll be guided through our process by our expert lawyers, who are Australian-qualified and specialise in technology, intellectual property, contract drafting, corporate and commercial law.

At Sprintlaw, our pricing is transparent and designed for startups and small businesses. Many one-off legal services, including document drafting and reviews, are provided for a fixed fee with an upfront quote before you proceed.

Prices typically range from $250 to $2,500 AUD depending on the complexity and scope of the work. For ongoing support, Sprintlaw Memberships include options such as legal templates, consultations, a legal helpline and credits for services.

If your project is larger or more complex, we will provide a tailored quote after understanding what you need.

Our law firm operates completely online, which means we can help you wherever you are in Australia. We work at The Commons Central - a cool co-working space in Chippendale, Sydney - but our lawyers often work flexibly across various locations.

Our lawyers also work from co-working spaces and home offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, so clients can get help online without needing to meet in person.