Trademark Renewal in India
It is vital to renew emblems each ten years. To save you gaps in safety, it's vital to be aware of your trademark's expiration date. Does the renewal of a trademark have a grace length? Yes, the proprietor can also nevertheless renew the trademark during the six-month grace period that follows the preliminary ten-yr validity.
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INTRODUCTION
How does a trademark get renewed?
Ten years pass after a trademark is registered in India. Nevertheless, if you file an offline or online trademark renewal application and pay the required renewal fees every ten years, you can keep it permanently. Six months after the registration expiration date, or before, this application must be submitted. Since you can choose how often and how long you want to keep your trademark status active and registered, trademark renewal in India can help you keep your trademark perpetual and permanent.
ADVANTAGES
Advantages of Trademark Renewal in India
1. Protection from Unnecessary Legal Disputes
Renewing your trademark ensures continued legal protection and minimizes the risk of frivolous or fraudulent claims by third parties. It reinforces your exclusive ownership, making it legally impossible for others to claim rights over your brand.
2. Extension of Exclusive Ownership Rights
Trademark renewal extends your exclusive rights over the brand for another 10 years. It offers long-term protection against infringement and safeguards the goodwill and identity you've built in the marketplace.
3.Continuous Brand Name Security
A timely renewal guarantees uninterrupted legal protection for your brand name. Missing the renewal deadline can lead to expiration of rights, exposing your brand to potential misuse and loss of identity.
4. Unlock Revenue Opportunities
With a valid trademark, the owner has the authority to license or assign usage rights to others. This opens up revenue-generating opportunities, turning your trademark into a valuable business asset.
A LIST OF DOCUMENTS
📑Documents Required for Trademark Renewal Application
To file a trademark renewal application in India, the following documents are necessary:
Trademark Registration Certificate
A copy of the original trademark registration certificate issued by the Trademark Registry.Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
Duly signed authorization allowing a legal representative or attorney to file the renewal on your behalf.Applicant’s ID and Address Proof
Valid identity proof and address proof of the trademark owner (Individual/Company/LLP/Firm, etc.).Details of the Trademark
Information such as:Trademark application number
Registered trademark class
Description of goods/services
Owner’s name and address
Proof of Use (if required)
In case of any objection or requirement by the Registry, documentary proof showing the trademark is actively in use may be required.
Renew Your Trademark in 3 Easy Steps
1. Quick & Simple Process
Spend less than 10 minutes to complete our online questionnaire
Upload the required documents
Make a secure online payment through trusted gateways
2. Expert Assistance at Every Step
Get a dedicated Relationship Manager
Professional consultation regarding trademark renewal
Provide your Trademark Application Number & Registration Certificate
Our legal experts prepare and file the renewal application
3. Trademark Successfully Renewed
Renewal filed within 3–4 working days*
Acknowledgment and confirmation shared with you
*Subject to government processing timelines
Online Trademark Renewal Process
Day 1 – Collection
Consultation to gather basic information
Submission of required documents for renewal
Day 2–3 – Execution
Drafting and preparation of renewal documents by professionals
Day 4 – Submission
Filing of the TM Renewal Application (Form TM-R) online
Acknowledgment receipt shared for your records
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions before reaching out? Here are quick answers to some of the most common queries we receive about contacting us, consultations, and service inquiries.
You must apply for trademark renewal no earlier than 1 year before the expiry of its 10-year validity period. Ideally, it's best to apply 6 months before expiration to avoid late fees or the risk of removal from the registry. Late renewal is allowed for up to 6 months after expiry, but with additional government fees.
Yes, trademark renewal can still be filed within 6 months after its expiration, but you must pay late renewal fees. If not renewed within this period, the trademark status lapses, and you’ll have to apply for restoration, which requires more documentation and higher costs.
Trademark renewal involves:
Filing an online application using Form TM-R through a Registered Trademark Attorney
Payment of prescribed renewal fees (plus late fees, if applicable)
Responding to any notice issued by the Registrar
The Registrar also issues a reminder before expiry, but failure to act can result in removal of the trademark from the registry.
If not renewed within 10 years, you still have a 6-month grace period to restore it with a late fee. Beyond this period, you lose exclusive rights, and others may apply for it. Restoration is more complex and requires valid reasons for delay and Registrar approval.
- Trademark Registration is the initial process of applying for and securing exclusive rights over your brand.
Trademark Renewal is the periodic process done every 10 years to retain those rights.
Registration is more documentation-intensive, while renewal ensures continuous protection and legal ownership of the brand.
Failure to renew results in:
Automatic removal of the trademark from the register
Loss of exclusive legal rights to use the mark
The opportunity for third parties to register or claim the same trademark
Hence, timely renewal is critical to protect your brand identity and goodwill.