The objections of Trademark Application are given under Section 9 & 11 of the Trade Mark Act, 1999...

The objections of Trademark Application are given under Section 9 & 11 of the Trade Mark Act, 1999, where the application is examine by the Examiner to make a examination report. The Trade Mark Examiner can raise an objection on following grounds.

·       Trademark is devoid of any distinctive character and not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person to other.

·       When same or similar trademark exist.

·       When trademark is deceptive.

·       If nature of the mark can cause confusion to public.

·       It comprise of things which can hurt religious sentiments

·       Contains scandalous or obscene matter

·       Prohibited under Prevention of Improper Use Act, 1950

·       When shape of good is result from Nature.