Reply to your objected trademark

A trademark is a kind of intellectual property which consists of a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others, although trademarks used to identify services are usually called service marks.

During the process of registration the examiner should be satisfied that the mark is compliant with all criteria and rules for registration. If the examiner is not satisfied, they may object to it. The examiner will intimate the applicant, who needs to respond within thirty days, and such reply needs to satisfy the examiner. On failing to reply to the objection, the application will be deemed abandoned.

You can get the examination report of the trademark objection on the website of IP India.

Our TM expert drafts and files a reply within 3 working days of the objection being received, subject to the availability of the documents.

As long as the status is showing objected, you can file the reply for your trademark objection mentioned in the examination report.

A trademark objection is raised by the examiner, questioning the essential criteria for registration. An opposition is filed by a third party on the credibility of the trademark.

The reasons for the objection can be many — either regarding the documents filed or regarding the fulfilment of criteria mandated by the statute and rules.

The objection can be made with respect to the trademark statute and rules, which expressly restrain the registration of a trademark on two grounds: absolute and relative grounds.

The response should satisfy the officer; on failing to do so, the application will be scheduled for a show cause hearing.

No, there isn't any government fee to file the examination reply.

No. CertifyKaro is an online platform — all you need is an internet connection on your phone or computer and the required documents, and we can get the job done even if you are at the remotest location in India.

Yes, you can. The Trademark Registry does not intend to bar the usage of the TM sign if it issues a trademark objection or examination report.

You can submit the reply to the trademark objection report until the alert 'Awaiting Reply to Examination Report' is displayed. If you fail to submit a reply well after the deadline, your trademark status will be marked as 'Abandoned'.

The reply to the trademark examination report should be submitted within 30 days from the date the examination report is raised. If you don't file the reply in time, your trademark use rights shall be revoked.