Opposition Cooling-Off Period

A "cooling-off period” is the term given to extra time that we allow.

It gives both sides in a potential opposition proceeding the chance to agree to settle their differences without going through the full legal procedure. Cooling-off is only available in opposition proceedings.

This means that when we send the applicant the notice of opposition the parties have up to twelve months to complete their negotiations before entering the adversarial stage of proceedings. However, the parties must agree to cooling-off and file a form TM9C during the three months allowed for the applicant to file their defence.

If the parties do not agree to cooling-off then the opposition proceedings continue as normal with the applicant filing their defence.

Fill in Form TM9c

You should fill in form TM9c (30Kb) to request a cooling off period. There is no charge for this.

Send us your request

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South Wales
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United Kingdom