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Overview
A Trademark Hearing is a legal proceeding initiated by the Trademark Registry when the Examiner is not fully satisfied with your response to a Trademark Objection. It provides applicants a final opportunity to clarify or defend their trademark application in front of the Registrar before acceptance or rejection. Hearings are scheduled only if objections remain unresolved after the initial written reply. Trademark hearings can be conducted offline at the Trademark Office or online through video conferencing, a provision introduced to enhance accessibility.
Benefits For Everyone!
Last Opportunity to Save Your Trademark
This is your final shot to convince the Registrar of your trademark’s validity and originality before rejection.
Increase Chances of Approval
Well-argued hearings often result in acceptance, especially if objections are subjective.
Legal Representation Allowed
Trademark law allows you to appear through a registered agent, making the process less stressful.
Avoid Refiling and Costly Delays
Losing a hearing means restarting the entire process. Attending avoids this loss.
Build Legal Record
Even if the outcome is unfavorable, a hearing provides you with a solid ground for appeal.
Documents Required
Below are the documents required for registration
Eligibility Criteria
Below are the Eligibility Criteria for Service
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Process
From start to end our team provide you complete guidance and support tailored for your needs.
Hearing Notice Issued
What Happens
The Trademark Registry sends a notice via email and updates the hearing date on the portal.
How Founders First Helps
Monitor your application regularly
Alert you about any hearing scheduled
Access and share hearing notice with you
Preparation for Hearing
What Happens
You must compile evidence, arguments, and documents to present during the hearing.
How Founders First Helps
Review the objection grounds
Draft legal arguments in your favor
Collect and organize proof of use
Prepare reply documents and affidavits
Attending the Hearing
What Happens
Appear before the Registrar on the scheduled date either physically or through video conference.
How Founders First Helps
Book the online hearing link (if virtual)
Attend on your behalf (if authorized)
Represent your case professionally
Submit documents and oral submissions
Post-Hearing Updates
What Happens
Registrar either accepts, reserves judgment, or rejects the application.
How Founders First Helps
Track final hearing outcome
Share updates and judgment copy
Guide on next steps (publication, appeal, or refiling)
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Must Know !
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 1. Missing the hearing date or time
- 2. Not preparing supporting documents
- 3. Attending without a legal representative
- 4. Making emotional arguments instead of legal ones
- 5. Ignoring the hearing if you think your mark is 'obvious'
- 6. Failing to check hearing notice regularly on portal
How to Check Trademark Hearing Date & Status
- → Visit IP India website.
- → Click on Trade Marks > Public Search or Hearing Notices.
- → Enter your application number or TLA number.
- → Review hearing date, location, and type (offline/online).
- → Or login to your Trademark Application Dashboard (for registered users).
Structural Comparison
Key differences between objection, hearing, and opposition stages in trademark registration.
| Aspect | Objection | Hearing | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who raises it? | Trademark Examiner (Government Authority) | Trademark Registrar (Government Authority) | Third Party (Public/Other Brand Owners) |
| When does it occur? | After the trademark application is examined | If the Examiner is unsatisfied with your objection reply | After the trademark is published in the Trademark Journal |
| Purpose | To seek clarification or raise concerns about the application | To provide a final opportunity fo defense before acceptance or rejection | To allow public objections if someone feels the trademark affects their rights |
| Response Timeframe | 30 days from receiving the Examination Report | Attend on the scheduled date/time | 2 months to file a Counter-Statement after receiving Notice of Opposition |
| Related Form | Form TM-A for application and reply | TM-48 (Power of Attorney) | Form TM-O for opposition; TM-C for Counter-Statement |
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Only if the Registry issues a notice otherwise, your mark can proceed without a hearing.