Trademark hearing, also termed Show Cause Hearing, is the last stage where either the trademark application can be accepted or refused. Since Trademark objection rates are high these days, you must be aware of some essential things about trademark hearing.
Show Cause Hearing
Trademark hearing can be said to be a legal process. This involves the applicant meeting the Registrar to know about the objection which is raised by the authority and resolve the objection or disputes.
This meeting will cover submitting the evidence, carrying out arguments and giving responses to the queries of the opposite party or the examiner. The core purpose of this trademark hearing is to clear out all the issues/objections raised in the application process and deal with Trademark objection reply effectively.
The trademark hearing officer will look into all the evidence and responses of the applicant and can conclude either approving or rejecting the trademark application. Although the applicant can represent himself in the meeting, still it is advisable to hire an experienced attorney. This situation can be handled better and you can brighten the chances of success of approval by contacting Muthirai, an expert in trademark processes.
Documents for trademark hearing
● Power of Attorney/letter of authorization
● Affidavit of Usage
● Additional submissions such as examination reports, hearing report notices and proof of business
● Any documents that would favour the case
Trademark hearing process
1. Issuing of Examination Report
2. Responding to the examination report
3. Hearing Request
4. Evidence Filing
6. Final decision of the trademark registrar
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Benefits of trademark hearing
▪ Prevents chances for objection
▪ Submission of supporting evidence
▪ Owner of the trademark proves the legal right
▪ Faster resolution
▪ Affordable way to resolve disputes
What after the trademark hearing?
If the application is approved, the trademark gets registered, and the applicant receives a certificate of registration. Otherwise, the applicant has to appeal to the IPAB, Intellectual Property Appellate Board
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