{"id":1789,"date":"2019-12-24T12:46:18","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T12:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=1789"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:52:58","slug":"reasons-for-trademark-objection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Objection \u2013 Reasons for Trademark Objection and How to Respond to Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Companies and enterprises usually use logo, design and specific set of words to give unique recognition to the products so that they can protect their brand name from being imitated.&nbsp; The marks that these companies use for their business are known as&nbsp;<strong><em>a trademark.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong>With the help of trademark, consumers can easily identify the brand, quality and origin of the product. Also, every organisation must have a unique identification so that it can stand out of the crowd and establish an exceptional individuality in the market. To have the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\" title=\"Trademark Registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a>, you need to apply for the trademark to the registrar of the trademarks. But there are chances that your application for trademark may be rejected on the grounds of several reasons. This blog will guide you through the way how one can overcome the trademark objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#What_is_a_Trademark_and_Which_Act_Govern_the_Trademark_Registration\" >What is a Trademark and Which Act Govern the Trademark\nRegistration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#What_is_Trademark_Objection\" >What is Trademark Objection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#Grounds_on_which_a_Trademark_can_be_objected\" >Grounds on which a Trademark can be objected:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#What_are_the_key_reasons_for_the_Trademark_Objection\" >What are the key reasons for the Trademark Objection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#How_to_respond_to_a_Trademark_Objection\" >How to respond to a Trademark Objection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Objection_Reply\" >Documents\nRequired for Trademark Objection Reply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-for-trademark-objection\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark_and_Which_Act_Govern_the_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>What is a Trademark and Which Act Govern the Trademark\nRegistration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark is a kind of intellectual property that consists of a logo, design, expressions and recognizable signs that distinguish it from their competitors or counterparts.&nbsp;<strong><em>The Trademark Act, 1999<\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1993?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"><sup><em>[1]<\/em><\/sup><\/a>&nbsp;governs the trademark laws including registration, protection and punishment. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Objection\"><\/span>What is Trademark Objection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When an applicant applies for the&nbsp;Trademark registration, the examiner goes through the application form for verifying the authenticity of the trademark. In case, the trademark examiner objects to the application due to some reasons, the registrar will ask for valid reasons to prove your point. It is usually the third party who opposes to the registration of the trademark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grounds_on_which_a_Trademark_can_be_objected\"><\/span>Grounds on which a Trademark can be objected:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image-17.png\" alt=\"Trademark Objection\" class=\"wp-image-1790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image-17.png 628w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/image-17-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of Misleading marks or symbols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deceptive\nmarks are those marks which create confusion among the public and misleads\nthem. If the trademark examiner feels that the trademark can misguide the\npublic in terms of its use, nature or quality, then he can raise an objection.\nFurthermore, the applicant can apply for exemption of goods and services by\nfiling TM-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lacking Discreteness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If any\ntrademark creates a dilemma in the eyes of the consumer and does not help them\nin identifying the goods or services, then an objection can arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Existence of an Indistinguishable trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When your\ntrade is identical to an already registered trademark, then an objection can\narise. The owner must check the trademark database before finalising the\ntrademark so that you can form a unique trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong>&nbsp;If someone wants to register the\nbrand name as Sir Leathers, then there is a high chance of rejection as it\nrepresents the brand name Sri Leathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">False Identification of Goods or Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the\nproposed trademark depicts a piece of incorrect information about the product rather\nthan the original information, then it may be objected by the trademark\nexaminer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An obscene word used in the trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trademark\nexaminer may reject any trademark containing obscene and offensive words or\nimages as it may hurt the sentiments of a particular religion or community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/overall-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">Overall Trademark Registration in India: Current Development<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_reasons_for_the_Trademark_Objection\"><\/span>What are the key reasons for the Trademark Objection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever be the application form, you need to fill it very properly.&nbsp; An application needs to be perfect and without any errors or false information. Any incorrect information like the wrong name of the applicant may lead to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-objection\" title=\"Trademark Objection\">trademark objection<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorrect details in the Trademark Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any wrong\ninformation related to the applicant name, principal place or any other\ninformation may lead to the objection of the trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filing the wrong trademark form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being\nvery attentive while filling the form, the applicant may fill inappropriate\ninformation. Then, in that case, there is more chance of trademark objection by\nthe trademark examiner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_respond_to_a_Trademark_Objection\"><\/span>How to respond to a Trademark Objection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>When any objection arises, the applicant will receive a notice about the grievance and the grounds of objection.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>At first, you need to file a statement within two months from the date of receiving the notice of objection. In case you are unable to file a grievance within two months, then the status of your application will be considered as rejected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After raising the counter-statement to the objection, the trademark registrar will call for a hearing between the two parties. Here the two parties mean the owner of the trademark and another party is the trademark registrar. If the trademark owner rules in favour of the applicant, the trademark will be registered, and in case anything goes in favour of the opposing party, the trademark authority will remove the trademark form the journal and the application will be rejected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, after the rejection of the application, the applicant will file an appeal to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). The applicant needs to file the appeal within three months from the date of the order passed by the Trademark registrar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case, the\napplicant has filed for the appeal after the completion of 3 months, he\/she has\nto state the reason for the delay. If the IPAB finds the reason genuine, then\nthe appeal will be posted for further hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The applicant has to file according to the rules prescribed in the Trademark Rules. According to the Trademark Rules, two cases arise:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the applicant has applied for the registration of a trademark for only one class, then he\/she has to use the Form-2 according to the trademark rules. The fee for filing is INR 5000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the applicant has applied for the registration of a trademark for more than one class, then the applicant has to file the Form-3 \u2014 the fee for filing in this case in INR 10,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Deputy Registrar of the Trademark authority will endorse every application on the date when the application is presented. In case, the Deputy Registrar finds any discrepancy in the application, then he\/she will send the notice for the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After receiving the notice from the Deputy Registrar, the applicant needs to resubmit the application within two months from the date of receiving the notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case, the applicant is unable to remove the discrepancy; the Deputy Registrar will reject the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, if the applicant is unable to find the error, then the Deputy Registrar will register then case and will allot a serial number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the case is registered, the IPAB will hear the case, and the place of the hearing will be decided as per the jurisdiction under which the case falls.&nbsp; A date will be finalized for the hearing, and the IPAB will further probe into the matter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the day of the hearing, if one party fails to present themselves on the day of the hearing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IPAB will give an ex parte order. It means that the IPAB will give the judgment in favour of the party who is present during the hearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IPAB will give the decision in favour of the strong party or else<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The IPAB will dismiss the case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the case is dismissed or the IPAB has given an Ex parte order, then the applicant will have to file a petition against the earlier order <strong>within a period of 30 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, the case will be heard, and the IPAB will give the final verdict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the announcement of the final verdict by the Court, the applicant has still the option to file an appeal to the Corresponding High Court in case the applicant is discontented with the decision. Furthermore, the applicant can also visit the Supreme Court of India if he\/she is not satisfied with the decision of the High Court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Objection_Reply\"><\/span>Documents\nRequired for Trademark Objection Reply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Power of Attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;A basic Form to fill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude, one can say that filing a trademark application is a tedious task and requires a lot of attention. Deciding a trademark for your business is the first step that companies follow while commencing their business. To avoid the trademark objection, it is a wise to hire a lawyer at the beginning of the trademark registration procedure to avoid the objections in your trademark which in turn will save your time, money and brand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-online-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">How Can You Apply For Online Trademark Registration in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Companies and enterprises usually use logo, design and specific set of words to give unique recognition to the products so that they can protect their brand name from being imitated.&nbsp; The marks that these companies use for their business are known as&nbsp;a trademark.&nbsp;With the help of trademark, consumers can easily identify the brand, quality and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[248],"acf":{"service_id":"268"},"authorName":"Shalini Singh","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MEE.jpeg","authorDescription":"Shalini is a B.tech graduate but her keen interest in writing impelled her to continue as a content writer. 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