Design Objection

Resolve objections raised against your design application efficiently with expert guidance. Protect your industrial designs and intellectual property.

Design objections are raised by the Design Office during the examination process if there are issues regarding novelty, originality, or clarity of your design. Responding timely and correctly ensures the registration of your design without delays.

What is a Design Objection?

A design objection is a formal notice from the Design Registry indicating that your submitted design may not meet the statutory requirements for registration. Common reasons include similarity to existing designs, lack of novelty, or incomplete application details.

Common Reasons for Objections

  • Similarity to previously registered designs
  • Insufficient representation of the design
  • Non-compliance with design laws and guidelines
  • Ambiguous or unclear application details

How to Respond?

  • Review Objection: Understand the reason and legal basis of the objection.
  • Prepare Response: Draft a professional reply, including clarifications, amendments, or justifications.
  • Submit Reply: File the response within the prescribed time frame to the Design Registry.
  • Follow-up: Track the status and attend hearings if required.

Benefits of Expert Assistance

  • Faster Resolution: Avoid delays in your design registration process.
  • Legal Accuracy: Ensure your response meets statutory requirements.
  • Reduce Rejection Risk: Proper handling increases chances of successful registration.

Design Objection Assistance

Need Expert Help?

Our IP professionals assist in drafting and submitting your design objection responses.

Quick Highlights

  • Expert drafting of objection responses
  • Timely submission to Design Registry
  • Minimize risk of rejection
  • Guidance through entire objection process

Frequently Asked Questions

A design objection is a notice from the Design Office indicating issues in your application that may prevent registration.

The applicant of the design, or a legally authorized IP professional, can submit a response to the objection.

Typically, applicants have 1-3 months to respond, depending on the notice issued by the Design Registry.

Failure to respond on time can lead to rejection of your design application.

Yes, minor amendments and clarifications can be made to address the objection.

While not mandatory, professional assistance ensures your response is accurate, timely, and increases chances of approval.