Objecting
If you think we should not give intellectual property (IP) protection for a particular application for IP rights, or a granted or registered right, you can object to it to have it cancelled or invalidated. The action you need to take will depend on the type and status of the IP right.
Designs
You can apply to cancel or invalidate a design application by completing application form DF19A.
Patents
After we publish a patent application, you may make observations on whether you think the invention is patentable. If we have granted a patent, you can apply to have it revoked.
Trade marks
After we publish a trade mark application you can make observations or apply to oppose the trade mark. If we have registered a trade mark, you can apply to have it revoked or invalidated.
