Trademark Objection Reply

The Examiner reviews your reply. If satisfied, the mark is accepted and published in the Trademark Journal. If not satisfied, a hearing is scheduled. After the hearing, the Examiner passes an acceptance or refusal order.

Proof of prior use showing the mark has acquired distinctiveness through long and extensive use — invoices, advertising spends, newspaper coverage, registration in other countries, and affidavits from trade channels.

Yes. You can file an appeal before the High Court (Commercial Division) within 3 months of the refusal order.

A hearing is a quasi-judicial proceeding before a Trade Marks Officer where both the applicant (or their attorney) and the examiner present their arguments. Evidence and precedents are cited. It is typically conducted via video conference.