Hello Everyone,
I recently received an email saying that there is an objection to TM applied. It was applied in Dec 2011.
(Email copy paste is below) Please let me know what this means and what actions are to be taken. Thanks!
------------------------ Gentlemen/Madam, |
The above mentioned application has been examined under the provisions of Trade Mark Act,1999 and Trade Mark Rules,2002 and the trade mark applied for is open to objection under the following sections : |
1. The trade marks-which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geographical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service; |
Hence, the above application is liable to be refused. Accordingly, you are |
requested to submit your response/submissions, if any, along-with supporting documents, with in One Month from the date of receipt of this Examination Report or you may apply for a hearing. |
Please Note that if no reply is received or a request for a hearing is applied for within the above mentioned stipulated time ,the said application shall be treated to have been abandoned for lack of prosecution under Section 132 of the Trade Marks Act,1999 and there after the status of application in the computer database shall reflect the factual position |
Yours faithfully, |
NAGENDRA PRASAD YADAV |
For Registrar of Trade Marks |