To the Registrar of Trade Marks
Re: Application [number], Class [class], mark [mark]
Applicant: [legal name]
Reply to examination report dated [date], received on [date]: objection under Section 11([sub-section]) based on [cited mark or right]

1. The report cites [mark] of [owner] as [a well-known trade mark/an earlier right] under Section 11([sub-section]). The application was filed on [date] [with priority date (date), if any] for [exact goods/services] on a [proposed-use/claimed-use from (date)] basis.

2. The basis of the cited right, as checked on [date], is [entry in the Registrar's list of well-known trademarks / decision of (court) dated (date) in (case) / registration number (number)]. That record concerns [goods/services and the relevant section of the public stated in it]. [If the report does not identify the basis:] The applicant requests that the determination or material relied upon be identified so that it can be answered.

3. Comparison:
| Factor | Applicant's mark | Cited mark | Significance |
| Wording and dominant feature | [facts] | [facts] | [analysis] |
| Pronunciation | [facts] | [facts] | [analysis] |
| Appearance as filed | [facts] | [facts] | [analysis] |
| Meaning or idea | [facts] | [facts] | [analysis] |
| Goods/services | [exact scope] | [scope of the determination or registration] | [relationship] |
| Purchasers and trade channels | [supported facts] | [supported facts] | [analysis] |

4. [KEEP ONLY IF SECTION 11(1) IS CITED:] The report treats the cited mark as an earlier trade mark under the Explanation to Section 11 [clause (a): an earlier registration or earlier-filed application / clause (b): a mark entitled to protection as a well-known trade mark on the applicant's application or priority date] and cites it for [identical/similar] goods/services. The applicant recognises these similarities: [identify them]. Its reasoned assessment of likelihood of confusion, including likelihood of association, is [analysis].

5. [KEEP ONLY IF SECTION 11(2) IS CITED:] The applicant responds to each requirement of Section 11(2): (a) identity or similarity of the marks: [analysis]; (b) the goods/services are not similar to those for which the earlier mark is registered: [analysis]; (c) the earlier mark is well known in India: [position, with the relevant date]; (d) use of the applicant's mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of, or be detrimental to, the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark: [facts showing why not, and any facts the applicant relies on as due cause, each supported by Annexure (reference)].

6. [KEEP ONLY IF SECTION 11(3) IS CITED:] The report refers to [passing-off rights/copyright in (work)]. The applicant's position is [facts, such as: the applicant's artwork was created by (author) on (date) and is owned under (document) / the searches and records described in Annexure (reference) show (facts)]. No statement is made about the other party's business beyond what the applicant can support.

7. [OPTIONAL—only after review:] Section 11(5) provides that a trade mark shall not be refused registration on the grounds in Section 11(2) or 11(3) unless objection on any of those grounds is raised in opposition proceedings by the proprietor of the earlier trade mark. No such opposition exists at this stage. This submission is made without prejudice to the merits above, and the applicant recognises the Registrar's duty under Section 11(10).

8. [OPTIONAL—omit unless supported:] The applicant adopted the mark on [date] because [actual reason]. Before adoption it [conducted (search) on (date) / did not search]. It became aware of the cited mark on [date] through [how]. These facts bear on the question of bad faith, which the Registrar must consider under Section 11(10)(ii), and are supported by Annexure [reference].

9. [OPTIONAL—omit unless supported:] [The proprietor of the cited right has consented to registration under Section 11(4), Annexure (reference). / The applicant has requested restriction of the specification to (exact wording) by Form TM-M (request reference).]

10. The applicant requests withdrawal of the objection and acceptance of the application. If the Registrar remains concerned about [specific point], the applicant requests a hearing.

Annexures: [official record of the determination or right, full mark images, adoption and use evidence]
[Name, capacity, signature and date]