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Trademark Objection Reply | Expert Legal Drafting & Filing in Chennai
Is your trademark facing an objection from the registry? Get expert legal help to draft and file a strong reply to the examination report. Ensure your brand's approval.
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7 Days
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₹2,299
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Total starting from
₹2,299
Professional fee (no government fee)
Professional fee₹2,299 starts with
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Turnaround7 Days
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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
Minimum
- Individual, startup, or enterprise
- Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
- Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)
Maximum
- Multi-class filing permitted
- Series & collective marks supported
- 10-year statutory validity per renewal
Statutory floor
- 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.
Comprehensive TM Search
Deep search across phonetic and visual similarities in IP India trademark database.
Nice Class Specification
Accurate drafting of goods and services specifications under appropriate classes (1–45).
Form TM-A Filing
Official filing on the CGPDTM portal with instant TM application number generation.
Attorney Scrutiny
Formulation and verification by specialized intellectual property advocates.
Status Tracking & Alerts
Real-time tracking of examination reports, journal publication, and objections.
Certificate Issuance
Delivery of official registration certificate with 10-year exclusive legal protection.
Government Fee Breakdown
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) |
Fee Component
Trademark Objection Reply Statutory Filing
Amount (₹)
₹0 (No government fee)
Basis / Authority
Government fee is Nil / exempted under applicable statutory rulesOfficial Regulator
Total Government Fee
No fee
(for default assumptions stated below)
Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Professional fee separate.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- 1TM-O reply addressing each ground raised in the examination report (s.9 absolute, s.11 relative).TM-O reply addressing each ground raised in the examination report (s.9 absolute, s.11 relative).
- 2Affidavit of distinctiveness / long use (if acquired distinctiveness is claimed under s.9(3)/s.11(6)Affidavit of distinctiveness / long use (if acquired distinctiveness is claimed under s.9(3)/s.11(6)).
- 3User-evidence exhibits (invoices, advertisements, sales turnover figures, third-party mentions).User-evidence exhibits (invoices, advertisements, sales turnover figures, third-party mentions).
- 4TM-48 authorisation if filed by an agent.TM-48 authorisation if filed by an agent.
- 5Authorisation letter / board resolution if filed by a company's representative.Authorisation letter / board resolution if filed by a company's representative.
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.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Registrar** issues the examination report citing grounds under s.9 and/or s...
**Registrar** issues the examination report citing grounds under s.9 and/or s.11 (typical 12-24 months from filing). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **I-Pro** reviews the report, identifies each cited mark and ground, and draf...
**I-Pro** reviews the report, identifies each cited mark and ground, and drafts a paragraph-wise reply. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **Customer** provides supporting evidence
**Customer** provides supporting evidence - invoices, advertisements, sales figures, consent letters. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **I-Pro** prepares the user-affidavit and notarises it (if acquired distincti...
**I-Pro** prepares the user-affidavit and notarises it (if acquired distinctiveness claimed). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **I-Pro** files TM-O reply electronically on the IP India portal within 30 days.
**I-Pro** files TM-O reply electronically on the IP India portal within 30 days. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: (Optional) **I-Pro** files TM-M for extension of time if more than 30 days ar...
(Optional) **I-Pro** files TM-M for extension of time if more than 30 days are needed (Rule 36(2) - maximum additional 90 days). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **Registrar** reviews the reply; either accepts the mark for advertisement, s...
**Registrar** reviews the reply; either accepts the mark for advertisement, schedules a hearing under Rule 38, or refuses. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: If hearing scheduled
If hearing scheduled - **I-Pro** represents the applicant; the Registrar issues an order in writing. - 9I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 9: If accepted, the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for the 4-month...
If accepted, the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for the 4-month opposition window. - 10Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 10: If refused, the applicant may appeal to the High Court under s.91 (post IPAB ...
If refused, the applicant may appeal to the High Court under s.91 (post IPAB abolition, w.e.f. 4 April 2021) within 3 months.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Form TM-M / TM-R Renewal CGPDTM | TM-R | Every 10 years prior to expiry |
| Statement of Use / User Affidavit Trademark Registry | Rule 25 Affidavit | At filing or upon examiner requisition |
| Response to Examination Report CGPDTM | MIS-R | Within 30 days of examination report issue |
| Form TM-U (Registered User / License) CGPDTM | TM-U | Within 6 months of executing license deed |
| Form TM-P (Change in Name / Address) CGPDTM | TM-P | Promptly upon proprietor corporate change |
Filing
Form TM-M / TM-R Renewal
CGPDTM
Form
TM-RDeadline
Every 10 years prior to expiry
Filing
Statement of Use / User Affidavit
Trademark Registry
Form
Rule 25 AffidavitDeadline
At filing or upon examiner requisition
Filing
Response to Examination Report
CGPDTM
Form
MIS-RDeadline
Within 30 days of examination report issue
Filing
Form TM-U (Registered User / License)
CGPDTM
Form
TM-UDeadline
Within 6 months of executing license deed
Filing
Form TM-P (Change in Name / Address)
CGPDTM
Form
TM-PDeadline
Promptly upon proprietor corporate change
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Failure to renew within statutory window | Section 25(3) Trade Marks Act | Surcharge fee + restoration fine up to 1 year |
| Unlawful use of registered symbol (®) | Section 107 Trade Marks Act | Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or statutory fine |
| Failure to reply to examination objection within 30 days | Section 21 / Rule 33 | No extension of time permitted |
Non-compliance
Failure to renew within statutory window
Provision
Section 25(3) Trade Marks Act
Penalty
Surcharge fee + restoration fine up to 1 year
Non-compliance
Unlawful use of registered symbol (®)
Provision
Section 107 Trade Marks Act
Penalty
Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or statutory fine
Non-compliance
Failure to reply to examination objection within 30 days
Provision
Section 21 / Rule 33
Penalty
No extension of time permitted
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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