Trademark Objection Reply

Reply to Trademark Examination Report within 30 days to save your application

Timeline: 30 days for reply (mandatory); hearing within 3–6 monthsValidity: Not applicable — this is a one-time filing in response to an examination report

How It Works

  1. 1

    Examination Report Analysis

    We review the objections in detail — identifying whether they are absolute grounds, relative grounds, or procedural issues.

  2. 2

    Evidence Gathering

    For absolute ground objections, we compile prior use evidence — invoices, advertisements, website screenshots, packaging — to establish distinctiveness.

  3. 3

    Draft Reply

    Our IP attorneys draft a detailed, legally reasoned reply citing Trade Marks Act provisions, IPAB and High Court precedents.

  4. 4

    Filing within 30 Days

    The reply is filed on the IP India portal within the 30-day deadline.

  5. 5

    Hearing Representation

    If the examiner is not satisfied with the written reply, a hearing is scheduled. We appear on your behalf (physically or via video conference).

Timeline

  1. 1
    Day 1

    Examination report / objection letter received from Registry

  2. 2
    Day 5

    Grounds of objection analysed; counter-arguments drafted

  3. 3
    Day 15

    Written reply (TM-O) filed on IP India portal

  4. 4
    Day 90

    Hearing date allotted by Trademark Registry

  5. 5
    Day 120

    Hearing attended; order passed (approval or refusal)

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