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Trademark Refusal: Causes and How to Respond
Don’t Panic — Understand Why Your Trademark Was Refused
Receiving a trademark refusal notice from the registry can be frustrating, but it’s not the end of the road. Most refusals are issued due to issues like similarity with existing marks, lack of distinctiveness, or incorrect classification.
At AnalystIP, we specialize in reviewing refusal reports, identifying the legal grounds, and helping you draft a compelling response. Whether it's a Section 9 or Section 11 objection, our IP experts ensure the right legal strategy is followed.
Top Reasons for Trademark Refusal in India
- Similarity with an existing trademark (Section 11)
- Lack of distinctive character or descriptiveness (Section 9)
- Incorrect or vague description of goods/services
- Improper classification or wrong trademark class
- Use of prohibited or misleading terms
- Non-compliance with procedural requirements
How AnalystIP Helps You Overcome Refusals
Our experienced trademark attorneys and IP strategists provide full support throughout the objection response process:
- Detailed analysis of the examination report
- Drafting and filing a strong legal reply with evidence
- Handling hearings before the Trademark Registrar if required
- Consultation on modifying your mark if necessary
- Monitoring and follow-up until resolution
AnalystIP ensures your trademark journey doesn’t stop at a refusal. We fight to protect your brand identity every step of the way.
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Looking for Solution for trademark refusal? Let’s find a solution!
After filing a Trademark Application, the examiner may issue refusal and accordingly possibilities of rejection of the trademark application for several reasons, from Absolute Grounds (intrinsic reasons) or Relative Grounds (Conflict with earlier marks or third-party rights). Our team is here to assist you in drafting of response, enhancing your chances of successfully securing your trademark.
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What can be done about Refusal?
Addressing a refusal requires a strategy that is customized to the specific refusal based situation. The following outlines several commonly used methods for resolution:
What’s the process
Submit the details of your Trademark
The approach for addressing a refusal is contingent upon the specific issues raised in refusal. Below are several standard resolution that we adopt in such situations.
Consultation
We at AnalystIP assist in preparation of the complete response covering detailed explanation to ver come the objections and accordingly we will prepare a proper response to the refusal and submit it to the trademark office.
Preparation and submission
If you choose us as your representatives, we will prepare a proper response to the refusal and submit it to the trademark office.
What our clients say?
Anlystip assisted me to securey my trademark. They even prepared the stronger argument for my trademark application.
Lora Smith
CEO, Vans & Co
they protected my trademark in USA.
Sasho
CEO, ICONIC LABS FZ-LLCo
Response to Refusal
Protect your trademark application by timely filing a formal and comprehensive response addressing each objection raised by the Trademark Office.
