Trademark objection Reply
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When an objection is made against a trademark application, the Trademark Registry will receive a trademark objection reply from the applicant or their authorised agent. The Trademark Examiner delivers an examination report outlining the objections or concerns when they discover any discrepancies or problems with the application.
The trademark objection reply is a formal document that responds to the Trademark Examiner's objections. To refute the objections and show that the trademark application satisfies all criteria for registration, it offers persuasive arguments, supporting information, and clarifications.
The response should be written with care and professionalism, including pertinent information and legal arguments to back up the applicant's claims. It must show that the trademark is distinctive, does not cause confusion with other marks already in use, and complies with all relevant laws and rules.
A further examination report may be issued if more information is required after the Trademark Registry has reviewed the applicant's response and decided whether to accept it and move forward with the registration procedure. The likelihood of a successful trademark registration can be greatly increased by a well-prepared trademark objection response.
The trademark examination report is a document that compiles the conclusions of the trademark examiner.
- Use of the Wrong Trademark Application
- incorrect applicant name for a trademark
- Failure to submit Trademark Form TM-48
- on a trademark application, the wrong address
- Uncertain Goods or Services Specifications
- Exists a similar or identical trademark
- Lack of Unique Character in the Trademark
- A misleading trademark
How to respond to an objection
Submit a Counter Statement
The applicant must submit a counter statement addressing the reasons of objection within two months of receiving the notice of objection.
Avoid Abandonment
If a response is not received within two months, the application will be listed as abandoned.
Decision of the Registrar
The Registrar may request a hearing and, in light of the arguments advanced, may either approve or reject the trademark for registration.
IPAB appeal
If the Registrar's ruling is unfavourable, the applicant has three months from the date of the Registrar's order to file an IPAB appeal. If the appeal is lodged after the 3-month window, a petition for delay forgiveness may be submitted along with a fine of Rs 2,500.
Pay attention to trademark regulations
The appeal must be submitted in accordance with the TradeMarks (Applications, Appeals, and Fees to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board) Rules.
Verification and Endorsement
On the day of presentation, the applicant must certify all paperwork, and the Deputy Registrar must sign off on it.
Rectify problems
If the Deputy Registrar discovers any problems, the applicant has two months to resolve them.
Case Registration
The Deputy Registrar will register the case and provide a serial number once the application is determined to be in order.
IPAB Hearing
In accordance with jurisdictional regulations, the IPAB will hold the case hearing at a predetermined venue. The arguments from both sides will be presented.
Higher Appeals
Should the applicant be unhappy with the IPAB's judgement, he or she may appeal to the appropriate High Court. The Supreme Court of India will hear any further appeals that are necessary.
Trademark objection Reply Costs
₹ 2,499 / Only
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