Received a Statement of Objection after filing your Industrial Design? We draft and file the Legal Reply to overcome the Controller's objections on novelty or originality.
Objection Handled
Reply Deadline
Defense
Your deadline is critical. Act now.
It is an official letter from the Controller of Designs pointing out perceived defects in your application, most often stating that the design is "not new or original" or that it is purely functional.
This is a legal chance to defend your design. Failure to respond adequately and on time will lead to the application being officially refused.
We draft arguments focusing on minute differences that constitute novelty, supported by technical drawings and explanations.
If feasible, we recommend and file amendments to the design drawings to overcome technical objections without compromising the core aesthetic.
If required, our IP Attorneys will represent you before the Controller of Designs to argue the case for registration.
What is needed for a successful reply:
We review the official Objection notice and perform a pre-existing design search.
Legal response (Form 18) is drafted, citing novelty arguments and evidence.
The reply is filed. If required, we represent you at the hearing with the Controller.
The design is accepted and published in the Official Journal.