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Reply to a Trademark Examination Report

A reply to the Registry's examination report contesting objections raised against a trademark application.

Reply to Examination Report

Date: [Date]

To,
The Registrar of Trade Marks,
Trade Marks Registry, [Office].

Ref: Application No. [Application No.] for the mark "[Mark]" in Class [Class]; Examination Report dated [Report Date].

Subject: Reply to objections raised under Sections 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Respected Sir/Madam,

  1. The applicant, [Applicant Name], submits the following in reply to the objections raised in the examination report.
  2. As to the Section 9 objection, the mark "[Mark]" is inherently distinctive/coined and is not descriptive of the goods/services; it has acquired distinctiveness through use since [year].
  3. As to the Section 11 objection, the cited marks [___] differ from the applied mark in appearance, phonetics and overall commercial impression, and cover distinct goods/services, precluding any likelihood of confusion.
  4. Documentary evidence of use, including invoices and promotional material, is enclosed as Annexure A.

In the premises, it is prayed that the objections be waived and the mark be advertised for registration.

Yours faithfully,
For [Applicant Name]
[Name], Authorised Signatory / Agent
[Agent Code, if any]

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