Filing a trademark is just the beginning of brand protection. During examination, the Registrar may raise objections citing similarity with existing marks, incorrect classification, lack of distinctiveness, or procedural errors. If not handled properly, your application can be rejected, leading to loss of time and money. A Trademark Objection Reply is your chance to defend your brand legally and prove its distinctiveness. Liquetax specializes in drafting strong replies backed by case laws, ensuring your brand survives scrutiny and gets registered.

A Trademark Objection is an official notification issued by the Trademark Registrar after examining your application. It highlights deficiencies such as similarity to an existing mark, incorrect description of goods/services, or insufficient documentation. It is not a rejection but a request for clarification. Applicants must submit a detailed legal reply within the prescribed time (usually 30 days) to keep the application active.

?? Non-reply leads to abandonment of your application. ??? A strong reply increases chances of approval. ?? It proves the distinctiveness of your brand. ?? Saves cost of re-filing and brand delay. ?? Protects your rights in case of future infringement disputes.

• Applicant must have a pending trademark application with objection raised.
• Must reply within 30 days from receipt of Examination Report.
• Required documents: objection notice
• TM application
• proof of usage
• brand evidence.
• Professional drafting support from CA/CS/Legal experts recommended.

1. Review Examination Report – Identify grounds of objection. 2. Consult Trademark Expert – Draft reply with legal references. 3. Collect Supporting Documents – Proof of brand use
2. invoices
3. ads. 4. Draft Objection Reply – Justify uniqueness & eligibility of mark. 5. File Reply Online – Upload reply on Trademark Registry portal. 6. Await Registrar Review – Authority may accept
4. object again
5. or call for hearing. 7. Attend Hearing (if required) – Argue case with evidence. 8. Final Decision – Mark proceeds to journal publication or is refused.

• Examination Report (issued by Registry)
• Trademark Application copy (Form TM-A acknowledgement)
• Brand usage proof – invoices
• website
• packaging
• ads
• MSME/Startup India certificate (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (if reply filed by agent/attorney)
• Identity & address proof of applicant

• Government Fee: Nil for filing reply (no separate fee). • Professional Drafting Fee: Depends on complexity & legal support required. Liquetax provides cost-effective, transparent pricing.

FreshBite Foods Pvt Ltd – Applied for trademark of its snack brand and received objection citing similarity with an existing mark. Liquetax drafted a detailed reply showing differences in packaging, target audience, and usage proof. The Registrar accepted the reply, and the mark proceeded to journal publication.