I design jewelry and also make occasionally jewelry for small individual orders. The level of my operation is really small and earning is little and infrequent. At present, I cannot increase the level or volume, owing to the fact that I have small children who need more of my attention.
Two years back, in May 2010, I applied for trademark registry - I made a logo and decided on a name which I thought I would have on my business card/letterheads etc. I felt it would lend a little professional touch to the work I did. (before I applied, in December 2009, The registrar of trademarks had responded with the result of my request for Search - vide TM-54, under Rule 24(1)- there was no other existing trademark using the same name or logo or similar logo)
Therefore,I felt assured that the TM Registry would happen without any problem.
I had applied under Class 14 (dealing in precious metals and alloys, jewelry) and in class 42(services of designing for other jewelrs)
In June, 2010, I received a response from the TM registry office, alloting my appkication a number and to not use "R" till registration.
For 2 years there was no further information. About 15 days back, I have received a letter from the TM registry office in Mumbai. In class 14 - I have been asked to reply through email, as my application is "Open to Objection" and may be refused.
I went to the IP office in Dwarka, Delhi and have been told that the objection is something internal and raised by their own officers and I have to submit a reply justifying my application, stating clauses from the TM act, in an affidavit form, as to why I should be granted this trademark.
(under the other application in class 42, the status is "Examination report issued", 13.8.2012)
Could anyone please guide me re the reply that I should make in affidavit form?
