A trademark opposition can be raised under different sections like the absolute grounds, relative grounds, prohibited mark, or even concerning the opposed trademark’s proprietorship.

The Indian trademark law does not provide any specific grounds of opposition. There are various reasons a trademark opposition may be opposed mentioned below:

1. The trademark is similar or identical to an earlier or existing registered trademark.
2. The trademark is devoid of distinctive character.
3. The trademark is descriptive.
4. The trademark registration application is made with bad faith.
5. The trademark is customary in the current language and or in the established practices of a business.
6. The trademark is likely to deceive the public or cause confusion.
7. The trademark is contrary to the law or prevented by law.
8. The trademark is prohibited under the Emblem and Names Act, 1950.
9. The trademark contains matters that are likely to hurt any class or section of people’s religious feelings.