Reviewed by Harun Raaj, CA — ICAI Membership No. 238303 · Firm Reg. 19027S · Updated July 2026
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Trademark objection tracker.
About 70% of Indian trademark applications receive an examination objection — and you have just one month to reply (Rule 33(4)) before the application is treated as abandoned. Enter your application number to see your status and the exact deadline.
Checks IP India examination data. ~70% of applications are objected — and you have one month (Rule 33(4)) to reply.
This is an opt-in status check on the application number you enter. We don't cold-contact applicants.
Section 9 — absolute grounds
The mark is descriptive, non-distinctive, or generic. Reply must establish distinctiveness or acquired distinctiveness.
Section 11 — relative grounds
A similar mark already exists. Reply must distinguish your mark or address the cited conflicts.
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Trademark objection reply service →Frequently Asked Questions
What does a trademark objection mean?+
A trademark objection means the examiner has raised a question on your application under the Trade Marks Act or Rules. You normally need to respond with evidence, arguments, or corrections before the deadline.
How long do I have to reply?+
The usual reply period is one month from the examination report or objection communication. Missing the deadline can cause the application to be treated as abandoned.
What are Section 9 and Section 11 objections?+
Section 9 objections are absolute grounds such as descriptiveness or lack of distinctiveness. Section 11 objections are relative grounds, where an earlier similar mark may block registration.
Can I file a reply after the deadline?+
In practice, the safe approach is to act before the deadline. Once an application is treated as abandoned, revival options are limited and depend on the procedural posture.
Do I need professional help for the reply?+
Not always, but professional help is useful because the response has to address the examiner's grounds with evidence and proper legal framing.