What is trademark objection?

The trademark objection stage in the trademark registration application process is the most important one. It must be handled carefully, and a firm response to a question posed must be written, or else the trademark application may be rejected as a result. Be ready to respond to the examiner’s objections. The trademark examiner issues objections based on findings made throughout the examination process on specific grounds. The trademark should not be similar to or identical to a third-party mark; otherwise, the registrar may object. The trademark should be intrinsically distinctive or would have “acquired distinctiveness” via its use. The trademark examiner issues objections based on findings made throughout the examination process on specific grounds.

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Type of objections

Objection under Section 11: The trademark examiner bases this objection on the specific ground of resemblance. that a trademark similar to this one already exists.

Objection under Section 9: If the name is well-known or if a geographical name or area is used, this type of objection will be made.

Objection under TM-1: If the trademark application contains a mistake of some kind, this is an objection.

Class Description Objection: This objection would only be made if the class description did not mention the trademark or if it did so in the wrong way.

Power of Attorney: Related Objection-If there is a power of attorney in some form, the trademark examiner may make this objection if certain information is inaccurate.

Objection regarding Applicant Details: This is a generic objection regarding the applicant’s details.

Reasons for opposing a trademark?

• Whenever there is a finding of similarity between a logo, a word, or a trademark that has been applied for.
• In situations where there has previously been one registered trademark.
• If a trademark registration application influences the feelings associated with any particular faith.
• A trademark must either be “acquired distinctiveness” via use or be intrinsically different (and not similar to any other prior registered mark).
• In addition, there shouldn’t be identical or nearly identical third-party marks, otherwise the status would read “objected”.
• Incorrectly filling out an online trademark registration form in India
• arbitrarily defining the goods and services; failing to correctly comply with the Registry’s NICE Class header in the specification;
• inadequate or insufficient description of the trademark sought;
• erroneous information entered into the application;
• incorrectly classified as a trademark class, phonological resemblance to an already-registered trademark.
• Other reasons include visual similarities in the pattern, typography, and color scheme of the logo, among others.

NOTE: Due to the aforementioned reasons, it is permissible to use the trademark after the error has been corrected, and many mistakes can be easily avoided with due diligence and knowledge of the trademark registration process. On the other hand, there are some situations that are unquestionably grounds for rejection.