Marked for Exam Status in Trademark | Explained

After filling the trademark registration application, it goes through multiple stages. 'Marked for exam' status in Trademark indicates that the application is under examination of the Trademark Officer. 

 

“Marked for Exam” Status in Trademark Meaning

 

The officer will examine and verify that the application complies with the Trademarks Act. 

 

After that, the officer will decide whether it can list in the Trademarks Journal.

 

With this in mind, they examine the application under the following criteria: 

 

• Application form format and correctness. 
• Marks fall in the same class of goods and services. 
• Mark meets the requirements established by the Act of Trademarks 1999.
• Imposing the limitations and restrictions against it if there is any. 
• If it requires any additional evidence or explanations by the applicant. 

 

Action Required for "Marked for Exam" status in Trademark

 

There is no need for action by the applicant when the request is 'marked for exam'. The applicant must wait for the examination report. 

 

Timeline 

 

The response to marked for exam usually takes 1-3 months. So, you can expect the status to change in this time period. 

 

Once the examination is complete, the trademark officer generates the report.

 

This report indicates whether the application is 'objected to' or 'accepted'.

 

Also, they attach a search report in case of any objections.

 

Timeline for the process of Trademark Application 

 

The registration of trademarks is a comprehensive process taking 18-24 months, without objections or objections in a straightforward case.

 

However, the application number issues within one or two days after applying. 

 

Using the ® symbol 

 

You can use the ® (Registered symbol) once the trademark registers and registration certificate issues.

 

Note: The falsified claim that the trademark is registered is a crime with a fine.

 

Represent your mark with the TM letter to show you are claiming rights over your trademark until you obtain the registration. 

 

Next Status after “Marked for Exam”  

 

 

The next status after "marked for exam" will be either: 

 

• Examination Report Issued 
• Objected 
• Advertised bef acc

 

Examination Report Issued

 

This examination report will state the objection or acceptance of the application. 

 

The examiner produces a consolidated Examination Report, mentioning the objections or accepting the request after "marked for exam" status in trademark.

 

The examination report takes about 12 to 18 months under the current circumstances in the Trademark Registry. 

 

An Examination Report, which lists contradictory marks, attaches to a computer-created "Search Report." 

 

Within one month after receiving the Examination Report, the applicant or authorised agent shall respond to the examiner objection. 

 

Registry for Trademarks makes the examination report and upload it on the official website, in the online record of the trademark’s registry. 

 

Therefore, check the Examination Report regularly, so that the appropriate response to the objections raised files immediately. 

 

Objected

 

If the status changes from marked for exam to objected, consult an expert with the reply to trademark objection.

 

Therefore, fill the form on the right to register your mark hassle-free.

 

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