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Trademark objection assistance
Common Grounds

Why Objections Are Raised

The Trademark Registry examines every application under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

01

Lack of Distinctiveness

The mark is too generic or descriptive to distinguish your goods/services.

02

Similarity to Existing Marks

Conflict with an identical or deceptively similar registered/pending mark.

03

Deceptive or Scandalous Marks

Marks likely to deceive the public or hurt religious sentiments.

04

Incorrect Classification

Goods/services classified under the wrong class as per the Nice Classification.

05

Incomplete Documentation

Missing or incorrect user affidavit, Power of Attorney or other filing.

06

National Emblems & Symbols

Use of protected names, emblems or official marks without authorisation.

Simple & Transparent Process

How We Handle Your Objection

A structured response to the examination report, prepared by our team.

01
Review Examination Report

We study the exact grounds raised by the Registrar.

02
Draft Reply

A written submission with legal arguments and evidence is prepared.

03
Hearing (If Required)

We represent you at a show-cause hearing, if scheduled.

04
Application Proceeds

On a favourable outcome, your mark moves to publication.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An objection is raised by the Trademark Registrar during examination, under Section 9 (absolute grounds) or Section 11 (relative grounds) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, before an application can proceed to publication.

You typically have one month from the date of the examination report to file a written response.

The application may be treated as abandoned if no response is filed within the prescribed period.

Not always. If the written reply satisfies the examiner, the application can proceed directly to publication without a hearing.

Yes, many objections can be successfully addressed with the right legal arguments and, where relevant, evidence of prior use or distinctiveness.

Trademark objections are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and examined by the Office of the Registrar of Trade Marks.

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