A trademark is a type of intellectual property that consists of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that is capable of distinguishing the products or services of one enterprise from those of others. It is generally applied to the goods, although the term service mark is used specifically to refer to marks applied to services.

During the process of registration the examiner should satisfy with the trademark which means the mark should be compelled with all criteria and rules for registration, in case the examiner feels unsatisfied with the trademark he may object the it. He will intimate to the applicant and the applicant need to respond within thirty days and such reply need to satisfy the examiner, on failing to reply the application will be abandoned and failing to satisfy the examiner may reject the application. Hence, reply should be crafted by an expert of trademark and Legal.

In case of such types, wherein if the trademark looks similar or infringes an existing trademark, or there may be some other ground for doing damages, the aggrieved party may file an objection to the examiner and he may decide the issue based on the statements and evidences of the parties. In case of objection raised, examiner shall inform applicant and the applicant shall, within 60 days, respond or else it will be considered abandoned.

There could be many reasons for the objection, which could either be regarding the documents filed or regarding fulfilling the criteria mandated by the statute and rules!