Trademark Objection Reply
Respond to your IP India trademark examination report via Form TM-O within 30 days. Expert reply drafting, hearing representation & extension filing by I-Pro.
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About this service
Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
- 50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
- Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
- Section 11 (relative similarity) clear
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Trademark Objection Reply Statutory Filing | ₹0 (No government fee) | Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator |
| Total Government Fee | No fee | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›1. TM-O reply addressing each ground raised in the examination report (s.9 absolute, s.11 relative). 2. Affidavit of distinctiveness / long use (if acquired distinctiveness is claimed under s.9(3)/s.11(6)). 3. User-evidence exhibits (invoices, advertisements, sales turnover figures, third-party mentions). 4. TM-48 authorisation if filed by an agent. 5. Authorisation letter / board resolution if filed by a company's representative — Identity and statutory verification
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues the examination report citing grounds under...
issues the examination report citing grounds under s.9 and/or s.11 (typical 12–24 months from filing). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reviews the report, identifies each cited mark and...
reviews the report, identifies each cited mark and ground, and drafts a paragraph-wise reply. - 3Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
provides supporting evidence — invoices, advertise...
provides supporting evidence — invoices, advertisements, sales figures, consent letters. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
prepares the user-affidavit and notarises it (if a...
prepares the user-affidavit and notarises it (if acquired distinctiveness claimed). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
files TM-O reply electronically on the IP India po...
files TM-O reply electronically on the IP India portal within 30 days. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reviews the reply; either accepts the mark for adv...
reviews the reply; either accepts the mark for advertisement, schedules a hearing under Rule 38, or refuses.
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
- 2Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark searchWhy: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
- 3Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specificationWhy: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.
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