A trademark opposition can be filed below diverse segments like total grounds, comparative grounds, forbidden mark or the challenger may also rise their own opposition with respect to the proprietorship of the trademark opposed. The Indian Trademark Law does not offer any precise grounds of opposition. Thus, the cause for trademark opposition could be wide-ranging.

The following are a few of the grounds for trademark opposition in India:

1. The trademark is alike or matching to a former or present registered trademark.

1. The trademark is bereft of unique character.
2. The trademark is expressive in nature.
3. The trademark registration application is made with evil conviction.
4. The trademark is expected in the present language and/ or in the recognized practices of a business.
5. The trademark is expected to cheat the community or result in confusion.
6. The trademark is opposing to the law or prohibited by law.
7. The trademark is forbidden under the Emblem and Names Act, 1950.
8. The trademark comprises stuff that is probable to offend religious spirits of any class or section of people.