Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing
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Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing
What is Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing?
Trademark Objection Show Cause hearing is the final stage for acceptance or refusal of the Trademark application in India.
Generally, the hearing date is informed via mail or physical copy. However, it is advisable to keep watching the trademark status every 10 days once the status shows ‘Ready for Show Cause Hearing’.
Important Note
Do not leave the hearing unattended. Failure to appear often results in the refusal of the Trademark Application without considering its merit.
Legal Representation
Hearing Process
3 Chances
Normally, an applicant is awarded 3 hearings to defend objections. Extensions can be filed (Form TM-M) if needed.
Jurisdictions
Hearings take place at Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Kolkata registries.
Documents Required
- Other Supporting Documents Documents such as Bills, Receipts, registration Certificates, Advertisement materials, P&L Account Statements, etc. in order to prove the usage of the mark applied for.
Application Number
Trademark Application Number
Power of Attorney
Duly signed Power of Attorney from Applicant
User Affidavit
If the mark is being in use
Book Hearing in 3 Steps
- 1
Step 01 · Register & Pay
- Select any package suits your requirement
- Fill up the form which will take less than 10 minutes
- Make payment through secure payment gateway.
- 2
Step 02 · We Will Help
- Your queries will be answered quickly and effectively
- Provide the Application Number & Examination Report issued for your TM.
- Provide details & upload documents required for Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing
- Know the grounds of objection by registry
- Drafting of Power of Attorney
- Drafting of User Affidavit (if applicable)
- Receipt of Signed POA and User Affidavit from Customer
- 3
Step 03 · Hearing
- Experienced Attorney from BookMyTM will appear for your Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing
- All it takes 4 working days* *Subjected to Registry Processing Time
Process Timeline
Hearing Process
- It is very important to the applicant to do not leave the hearing unattended once the trademark hearing date is issued, if do so may end up in refusal of Trademark Application filed without going into merit of the Trademark Application. Normally, an applicant is awarded 3 Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing to defend the Objections in their Trademark Application. If the applicant is not comfortable with the hearing date due to any valid reasons, he can seeks more time for the same by filing Extension of Time, in a prescribed application format with a Fees of 900/- by online.
Trademark Objection Show Cause Hearing Jurisdictions
- Hearing on Trademark application will takes place at Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Kolkota according to the prescribed jurisdictions of each registry and states.
The Video Conferencing Revolution
Detailed legal arguments often cannot be conveyed in a written reply. The hearing is your chance to speak to the Registrar directly.
No Travel to Chennai
Since 2020, hearings are conducted via Video Conferencing. You can sit in our office in Kochi while our attorney presents your case to the Hearing Officer in Chennai or Mumbai.
Immediate Orders
Often, the Hearing Officer decides on the spot. If convinced, they will move the application to "Accepted & Advertised." If not, they may ask for more written submissions.
The Strategy of Adjournments
Sometimes, you need to buy time (e.g., to gather 10-year-old invoices).
Form TM-M
You can request an adjournment, but the Registry is strict. You generally get a maximum of 2 adjournments.
3-Day Rule
You must file the request at least 3 days before the hearing. Ignoring a hearing notice leads to immediate "Abandonment" of your application. Reviving it after that is difficult and costly.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the final stage for acceptance or refusal of a Trademark. The hearing date is issued by the Registry, and an attorney must appear to defend the application.
Yes. Failing to appear will lead to the 'Refusal' of the Trademark application.
If the hearing officer is not satisfied, the application will be refused. You can then challenge the order by approaching the High Court.
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