Trademark Renewal
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A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. Don’t lose your brand protection: we file your renewal on time, check your registration details, and handle late renewal and restoration where needed.
What is Trademark Renewal?
Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application and must be renewed every 10 years to keep it protected. A renewal application (Form TM-R) can be filed within 6 months before expiry.
If you miss the expiry date, the mark can still be renewed within 6 months after expiry on payment of a surcharge. If it is removed from the register for non-renewal, an application for restoration can be filed within one year from the date of expiry. After that, the protection is lost and you may have to apply afresh.
Documents Required for Trademark Renewal
To renew a trademark in India, the following documents are generally required:
Copy of the trademark registration certificate.
Trademark application or registration number.
Identity and address proof of the registered proprietor.
Power of Attorney (Form TM-M) in favour of the agent.
If ownership or address has changed, supporting documents for recording the change.
Renewal can also be combined with changes to the registered proprietor’s name or address. We check your record on the Registry before filing so that the renewed registration is accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
10 years, renewable every 10 years indefinitely.
Within 6 months before the expiry date.
You can renew within 6 months after expiry by paying a surcharge. After that, restoration is possible within one year of expiry.
No. Renewal keeps the same mark. A new or modified logo needs a fresh trademark application.
No. Renewal is a filing process and normally does not require a hearing.
The mark is removed from the register and loses legal protection, and others may be able to register a similar mark.