An amicable settlement would probably be the less expensive solution. Indeed, if the parties reach an amicable settlement during the cooling-off period, the opposition fees should be refunded by the EUIPO (if the agreement reached is based on restricting the list of goods and services of the EU trade mark by excluding those affected by the opposition, which should most probably be the case). In addition, depending on the settlement DA Alizay would like to reach, this might require less exchanges than a lengthy opposition procedure, and therefore less attorney’s fees.