An examination report isn’t a rejection — it’s a chance to respond. We draft a strong, legally-grounded reply and represent you at the hearing to keep your trademark alive.
After a trademark is filed, the examiner may raise an objection (an examination report) under Section 9 (descriptive/non-distinctive marks) or Section 11 (similarity to existing marks). You must file a written reply within the deadline, and may need to attend a hearing. A well-argued reply is what keeps your application moving toward registration.
Anyone whose trademark application has received an objection or examination report.
A timely, strong reply prevents your mark from being abandoned.
We cite the right provisions and precedents to counter the objection.
Our experts represent you at the trademark hearing if required.
The right response maximises your chance of registration.
No — it is a query you can answer. A good reply often overcomes it and the application proceeds.
Replies must be filed within the deadline stated in the examination report (typically about a month). Act promptly.
It means your mark may be similar to an existing one; we argue distinctiveness and differences.
Sometimes. If so, our experts can represent you at the hearing.