Trademark Renewal

Keep Your Brand Protected Without Interruption

A registered trademark is a valuable business asset, but its protection doesn't last forever. Trademark renewal ensures your brand remains legally protected and continues to enjoy exclusive rights. Renewing your trademark on time helps maintain your ownership and prevents the risk of losing your brand identity.

What is Trademark Renewal?

Trademark renewal is the process of extending the validity of a registered trademark after its initial registration period. In India, a trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of registration and can be renewed every 10 years by filing the prescribed renewal application.

Timely renewal ensures uninterrupted legal protection and continued ownership of your brand.

Why Renew Your Trademark?

Renewing your trademark offers several important benefits:

• Continue exclusive rights over your brand
• Maintain uninterrupted legal protection
• Prevent your trademark from being removed from the register
• Preserve your brand's reputation and goodwill
• Protect your business against unauthorized use
• Retain the value of your intellectual property
• Avoid costly re-registration in the future

Who Should Renew?

Trademark renewal is applicable for all registered trademark owners, including:

• Individuals
• Sole Proprietorships
• Partnership Firms
• LLPs
• Private Limited Companies
• Public Limited Companies
• Startups
• MSMEs
• Trusts
• Societies

Documents Required

To renew a trademark, you may need:

• Trademark Registration Certificate
• Trademark Registration Number
• Applicant's Identity & Address Proof
• Business Registration Documents (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney (when filed through an agent)

Renewal Process

Our simple renewal process includes:

1. Verify Trademark Details
2. Prepare Renewal Application
3. File Renewal Request
4. Payment of Government Fees
5. Processing by the Trademark Registry
6. Renewal Confirmation

When Should You Renew?

A trademark should be renewed every 10 years. It is advisable to begin the renewal process well before the expiry date to avoid additional fees, delays, or complications.

What Happens If You Don't Renew?

Failure to renew your trademark on time may result in:

• Expiry of trademark protection
• Removal from the Trademark Register
• Loss of exclusive rights
• Risk of third parties registering a similar or identical mark
• Additional costs and procedures to restore the trademark (where permitted)

Why Renew on Time?

Timely renewal helps you:

• Keep your trademark active
• Protect your brand identity
• Maintain customer trust
• Safeguard years of brand recognition
• Ensure uninterrupted legal ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a trademark need to be renewed?

A registered trademark must be renewed every 10 years.

Can I renew my trademark before it expires?

Yes. It is recommended to renew your trademark before the expiry date to avoid unnecessary delays or additional charges.

What happens if my trademark expires?

If not renewed, the trademark may be removed from the register. In certain cases, restoration may be possible within the prescribed time by paying the applicable fees.

Can any trademark be renewed?

Yes, provided it is a valid registered trademark and the renewal application is filed according to the applicable rules.

Will I receive a new registration number after renewal?

No. The trademark registration number remains the same; only the validity period is extended.