Trademark Objection

Overview

A Trademark Examination Report is issued by the Trade Marks Registry within 30–90 days of filing, raising objections under the Trade Marks Act. Absolute grounds (Section 9) objections include descriptive, non-distinctive, or deceptive marks. Relative grounds (Section 11) objections cite earlier registered or pending marks that conflict with yours. The applicant has 30 days from the examination report to file a counter-statement — failure to respond leads to the application being treated as abandoned.

Common objection types include descriptiveness (mark directly describes the product), similarity to prior marks (cited conflicting registrations), generic marks (common name for the goods), and geographical indications. MFiling prepares legally sound counter-statements addressing each ground with statutory provisions, IP India precedents, comparative mark analysis, and evidence of distinctiveness.

MFiling professional charges: from Rs.2,999 per objection response. Extensions available on application if more time needed.

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