To the Registrar of Trade Marks
Re: [mark], Application [number], Class [class]
Applicant: [legal name]
Reply to report dated [date], received on [date]

1. The report raises Section 9(1)(b) against [quote or accurately summarise the identified objection]. The application is for [exact goods/services]. The applicant responds to the particular descriptive meaning alleged, rather than treating every word in the mark as inherently distinctive.

2. In [relevant language], [word/expression] means [accurate meaning and source]. For the specified goods/services, the relationship between that meaning and the product or service is [explanation]. The applicant submits that the whole mark does not consist exclusively of matter describing [kind/quality/purpose/value/origin/other characteristic identified in the report], because [fact-specific reason].

3. [KEEP ONLY IF TRUE:] Understanding the suggested connection requires [describe the actual mental step]. The expression does not directly name [identified characteristic]. Supporting material appears at Annexure [reference]. Any dictionary extract is provided with its relevant context. [KEEP ONLY IF TRUE:] The combination [identify combination] has [specific unusual construction or meaning], which should be assessed as filed.

4. [OPTIONAL—omit unless supported:] The applicant alternatively relies on distinctiveness acquired before filing on [date]. The affidavit and Annexures [references] show mark-bearing use from [supported date], including [dated invoices, labels and advertisements]. The applicant explains how this evidence supports customer recognition of this mark as its source identifier, rather than merely showing sales of the underlying product.

5. [OPTIONAL—only after review:] The applicant offers the following precise restriction to the specification: [wording within the permissible scope]. This is offered because [reason]. No change to the mark itself is requested through this paragraph.

6. The applicant requests withdrawal of the objection and acceptance. If any point remains unresolved, the applicant requests a hearing.

Annexures: [list]
[Name, capacity, signature and date]