The government does not charge a separate fee for filing a reply, but professional drafting and representation services usually cost between ₹2,500 – ₹7,500, depending on complexity.

Yes. If your reply or hearing is unsuccessful, you can appeal to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) or the appropriate court.

An objection is raised by the examiner during examination, while an opposition is filed by a third party after the mark is published in the journal.

Yes. If the examiner is not convinced by your reply or evidence, the application may still be refused. In such cases, you can appeal the decision.

A trademark hearing is an in-person or virtual session before the Registrar where you or your attorney present arguments and clarifications to support your application.

The examiner reviews your reply. If satisfied, the application proceeds to publication in the Trademark Journal. If not, a hearing may be scheduled.

While not mandatory, professional assistance helps draft a strong reply with proper legal reasoning and evidence, increasing the chances of approval.

An objection reply must address every point raised in the examination report, provide legal justification, and include evidence proving the distinctiveness and usage of the mark.

You will need the examination report, details of your trademark application, power of attorney (if filed through an attorney), and evidence of use like invoices, advertisements, packaging, or website details.

If you fail to reply within the deadline, your trademark application will be marked as abandoned, and you lose the chance to register the mark.

Objections may be raised due to similarity with an existing trademark, descriptive nature of the mark, wrong classification of goods/services, or incomplete details.

You must file your reply within 30 days from the date of receiving the examination report, otherwise the application will be treated as abandoned.

No. An objection is not a final rejection. It is an opportunity for you to defend your application by filing a reply within the given time frame.

A trademark objection is a preliminary refusal raised by the examiner in the examination report if they find issues with your application, such as similarity, lack of distinctiveness, or incorrect details.

Trademark examination is the process where the Trademark Examiner reviews your application to ensure it complies with the Trade Marks Act and does not conflict with existing marks.