Trademark Objection Reply
Reply to the examination report under Section 9 or Section 11 within the deadline.
When the examiner raises an objection, the application shows "Objected" status and a reply must be filed, generally within one month of the examination report. A weak reply leads to a show-cause hearing or abandonment. We draft a reasoned reply on distinctiveness, prior use and dissimilarity of the cited marks, supported by an affidavit and evidence of use where needed.
Timeline: Draft in 3 working days
What's included
- Study of the examination report and cited marks
- Point-by-point legal reply drafted by an advocate
- User affidavit and evidence annexures, where useful
- E-filing of the reply on the Registry portal
- Advice on next steps if a hearing is fixed
Documents you'll need
- Application number
- Copy of the examination report (we can download it)
- Proof of use: invoices, labels, advertisements, website screenshots
- Any registration you hold for a related mark
Don't have everything yet? You can pay now and upload documents later from your dashboard.
How it works
Review
We read the report and the cited marks and tell you the strength of your position.
Draft
The reply and supporting affidavit are drafted and shared with you.
File
We file the reply and send you the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Section 9 and a Section 11 objection?
Section 9 objections are about the mark itself — for example, that it describes the product or lacks distinctiveness. Section 11 objections are about conflict with earlier similar marks.
What happens if no reply is filed?
The application can be treated as abandoned, and you lose your filing date.