Trademark registration in Namkum is a lengthy process, it takes a minimum of 6 months period to get a Trademark registered if it is unique in anything respect. In this era of period the application goes through various stages one of which is objection.
When a trademark is below objection its status changes to OBJECTED on the portal. An laboratory analysis Report is issued online containing details of such objection. An protest is a query raised by the department citing the fact that why according to department it is essential to not agree registration to the said trademark.
The ruckus issued on the trademark is generally below 2 sections; Section 11 – When the trademark/wordmark is same to an existing trademark, or Section 9 – When it is not realistic to distinguish amid products and services or any forbidden mark is used.
When a trademark status changes to Objected and examination description is issued subsequently it is indispensable to file a formal respond with the department within 30days of issuance of examination explanation otherwise the application shall be considered abandoned.