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Design Objection support from our Design team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
The response to the objection must be filed within the deadline specified in the notice (typically 1 to 3 months). We prepare and file the reply within 5 to 10 business days. The Controller's decision after the reply is usually communicated within 2 to 4 months.
We make legal and intellectual property filings seamless, secure, and fully transparent. Here is how we handle your assignment from start to finish:
Understand your goals, check eligibility, and draft the filing roadmap.
Collect required records and conduct compliance checks for errors.
Draft and submit applications to the registry within 48 business hours.
Monitor application progress and respond to office actions/objections.
Handover certified registrations and provide post-filing support.
Common objections include lack of novelty (similar design already registered), prior publication (design disclosed before filing), incorrect Locarno classification, inadequate or inconsistent views, and functional features that cannot be protected under design law.
Limited amendments to the design representations are permissible to correct deficiencies or improve clarity, provided the amendments do not substantially alter the overall visual impression of the design as originally filed.
If the Controller is not satisfied with the written reply, a hearing is scheduled to allow the applicant to present oral arguments. If the design is still refused, an appeal can be filed before the High Court.