Received a Trademark Objection? Understand It. Respond Properly.
Receiving an Examination Report does not automatically mean that your trademark application has been rejected.
GujaratCorp helps you review the Examination Report, understand the objection grounds, organise relevant documents and prepare a structured response for the next stage of the trademark registration process.
Understanding the Main Objection Grounds
SECTION 9 — ABSOLUTE GROUNDS
A Section 9 objection may relate to the inherent characteristics of the applied-for mark.
Common issues include:- Lack of distinctiveness
- Descriptive character
- Customary terms
- Other applicable statutory grounds
SECTION 11 — RELATIVE GROUNDS
A Section 11 objection generally relates to an earlier trademark cited by the Registry.
The review may consider:- Similarity between the marks
- Similarity of goods/services
- Earlier trademark details
- Likelihood of confusion or association
- Relevant differences and supporting circumstances
PRIOR USE & DISTINCTIVENESS
Where relevant, evidence such as invoices, sales records, advertising, packaging, website presence and promotional material may support the applicant's position.
Our Simple Process
SHARE YOUR EXAMINATION REPORT
Send us your Examination Report and trademark application details.
REVIEW THE OBJECTION
We identify the grounds and requirements raised by the Registry.
PREPARE THE RESPONSE
Relevant facts, explanations and supporting documents are organised for the reply.
CLIENT REVIEW
The proposed response and supporting documents are reviewed with you.
REPLY FILING
The prepared response is submitted through the applicable filing process.
APPLICATION TRACKING
We monitor the application for relevant Registry updates.
FURTHER PROCESS, IF REQUIRED
If a hearing or further action arises, the matter can proceed to the applicable next stage.
The Next Step Depends on the Registry
After the response is submitted, the Registry may take different procedural steps depending on the application.
APPLICATION PROCEEDS
If the objections are addressed satisfactorily, the application may proceed to the next stage.
HEARING
A hearing may be scheduled where required under the applicable procedure.
FURTHER REQUIREMENTS
The Registry may raise further requirements or request additional action.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
The application continues according to the applicable examination and registration process.
These Are Two Different Stages
TRADEMARK OBJECTION
Raised during examination by the Trade Marks Registry.
The applicant responds to the issues raised in the Examination Report.
TRADEMARK OPPOSITION
A separate proceeding that can arise after publication of the trademark application.
An opposition is generally initiated by a third party, and the applicant responds to the opponent's case.
Received an Examination Report?
Don't Guess What to Reply. Understand the Objection First.
Send us your Examination Report PDF and application details.