If the trademark is registered, the applicant can use the R symbol. All registered trademarks are valid for a period of 10 years from the date of application and it can be renewed
Trademark renewal is the process of extending a registered trademark’s validity by submitting an application and paying renewal fees. It ensures continued legal protection and exclusive rights for the trademark owner. Renewals typically occur every 10 years, and failure to renew can result in the loss of protection.
Determine the renewal deadline for your trademark, typically every 10 years from the registration date or the last renewal date, depending on the jurisdiction.
Complete the renewal application form provided by the trademark oƯice or relevant authority. Ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
Submit the renewal application along with the required renewal fees to the trademark oƯice before the renewal deadline.
The trademark oƯice reviews the renewal application to ensure compliance with requirements and processes the application.
Upon approval, the trademark owner receives a renewal certificate confirming the extension of the trademark’s validity.
Update internal records and maintain documentation of the renewal for future reference.
If the trademark is registered, the applicant can use the R symbol. All registered trademarks are valid for a period of 10 years from the date of application and it can be renewed
A trademark needs to be renewed every 10 years from the date of registration, and this cycle continues indefinitely as long as the renewal is done on time.
You can apply for trademark renewal six months before the expiry date of your trademark registration. There is also a 6-month grace period after the expiry date to file for renewal with a late fee.
If you fail to renew your trademark within the renewal period or grace period, your trademark will expire and will no longer be protected. The trademark rights may be lost, and others may use the mark.
To renew, you need to submit a formal application to the Registrar of Trademarks. This application must adhere to the set guidelines, be submitted within the given time frame, and be accompanied by the necessary renewal fee
Yes, you can make certain updates, such as changing the address of the trademark owner, during the renewal process by submitting the required documents along with the renewal application.