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10 +
Awards Gained
144 k +
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Queries Solved
What is a Design Objection?
A Design Objection is a query or concern raised by the Design Examiner during the examination of your design application. It is issued in the form of an Examination Report. An objection does not mean rejection — it simply requires clarification, corrections, or additional documents to proceed.
When Does a Design Objection Occur?
Design objections occur:
Types of Design Objections
Substantive Objections (Major Issues)
These relate to the novelty and uniqueness of the design
Technical / Procedural Objections (Minor Issues)
These relate to filing errors
Design Objection Process
Receipt of Examination Report
You receive an objection notice (Examination Report) from the Patent & Designs Office.
Drafting and Filing the Reply
A detailed reply must be prepared addressing each objection including
- Legal explanation
- Proof of novelty
- Clarification of representation
- Technical reasoning
- Updated documents or
corrected drawings
Submission of Revised Drawings (If Needed)
If drawings are unclear or incomplete, revised versions are submitted
- All six views (front, back, left, right, top, bottom)
- Perspective view
- Clean line drawings
Hearing (Only If Required)
If the Examiner requires further clarification, a hearing will be scheduled. The applicant or authorized agent presents the case.
Final Decision
Based on the reply
- The design is accepted and registered, or
- The application is rejected if objections remain unresolved
Final Order
The Registry either:
- Accepts the rectification (entry corrected/removed)
- Rejects the rectification (entry remains unchanged)
The trademark register is then updated accordingly.
Documents Required
To register trademark online, the following documents are required:
Compliance & Consequences
If Reply is Accepted
If Reply is Rejected
If No Reply is Filed
Rules And Limitations
Rules and Limitations of Trademark Registration
Common reasons include
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Similarity with an existing registered design
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Design lacks novelty or originality
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Incorrect class selection (Locarno classification)
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Incomplete or unclear design representations
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Improper description of the article
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Missing views or poor-quality line drawings
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Technical mistakes in the application
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Use of design which appears functional rather than aesthetic
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Mismatch in applicant details
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Design identical to an existing registered design
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Lack of novelty or originality
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Functional design, not purely aesthetic
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Wrong or unclear design class
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Missing or unclear multiple views
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Misclassified product category
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Use of artistic work, logo, or trademark (not allowed)
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Design inconsistent with application description
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Prior publication of the design
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a design objection serious?
How do I know what the objections are?
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Do I need to submit drawings again?
Can a design still be rejected after objection reply?
What happens if I miss the deadline?
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