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Trademark renewal keeps your brand legally protected and active. File your renewal on time, pay the fees, and receive your renewed certificate to maintain exclusive rights and prevent unauthorized use.
Overview
Trademark renewal is the official process of extending the validity of a registered trademark to maintain exclusive rights over your brand. In most jurisdictions, trademarks are valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year increments. Renewing your trademark ensures legal protection, brand continuity, and prevention of unauthorized use. The process involves submitting a renewal application to the trademark office, paying the prescribed fees, and receiving a renewed certificate. Renewal can typically be filed 12 months before expiry and sometimes within a grace period after expiration.
Process
Step 1 - Check the expiry date of your trademark.
Step 2 – Gather all necessary documents, including the registration certificate.
Step 3 – Submit the renewal application online.
Step 4 – Pay the official government renewal fee.
Step 5 – Receive an acknowledgment or reference number for tracking.
Step 6 – Get the renewed trademark certificate, valid for the next 10 years.
Checklist
Details & Documents Required for Trademark Renewal
1. Trademark Registration Certificate
- Copy of the original registered trademark certificate.
2. Company/Firm Details
- Private Limited / LLP: Copy of Certificate of Incorporation & Board Resolution/Authorized Signatory.
- Partnership Firm: Copy of Partnership Deed & Partner Authorization.
Time Taken
Total Time: Approximately 4 working days from the date of receipt of all documents (subject to Trademark Office processing)
Document Preparation & Verification: 1 days
Filing Renewal Application (Form TM-R) Online: 1 day
Acknowledgment & Office Processing: 2 working days
Issuance of Renewed Trademark Certificate: after approval
Deliverable
The following deliverables are included in the Biz Silver Plan. Deliverables for other packages may vary accordingly:
- Renewal Application Filing
- Acknowledgment/Reference Number
- Receipt of official renewal fee
- Renewed Trademark Certificate
- Compliance Assistance
Why Choose Bizeneed?
Bizeneed offers a hassle-free trademark renewal and registration experience, handling everything from documentation to certificate issuance. With fast and reliable services, we ensure your trademark is filed quickly and your brand remains protected. Our team of experienced legal and trademark professionals provides expert guidance at every step, while our pan-India coverage ensures seamless support across all states and cities. From addressing objections to ensuring ongoing compliance, Bizeneed is your trusted partner for complete trademark protection.
FAQs
Trademark renewal is the process of extending the validity of a registered trademark after its initial 10-year protection period under the Trademark Act, 1999.
Trademark renewal is important to retain legal ownership, exclusive rights, and protection against infringement. If not renewed, the trademark may be removed from the register.
A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.
A trademark should be renewed before its expiry date or within the prescribed grace period to avoid penalties or removal.
Yes, an expired trademark can be renewed within the grace period by paying late fees, subject to registry approval.
The registered trademark owner or an authorized agent can apply for trademark renewal.
Trademark renewal can be filed 6 months before expiry and up to 6 months after expiry with late fees.
Trademark renewal usually takes 2–4 months, depending on processing by the Trademark Registry.
Yes, renewal is mandatory to keep the trademark active and enforceable.
Trademark renewal must be done every 10 years to maintain continuous protection.
The process involves filing the renewal application, paying government fees, and updating the trademark register.
Trademark renewal is filed using Form TM-R with the Trademark Registry.
Yes, trademark renewal can be done online through the IP India Trademark Portal.
No, the entire trademark renewal process can be completed online.
Yes, multiple trademarks can be renewed if they are owned by the same proprietor.
Generally required documents include:
Trademark registration number
Copy of trademark certificate
Power of attorney (if filed by an agent)
No, a renewal deed is not required; only the renewal application is needed.
The fee depends on whether the applicant is an individual/startup or a company.
Yes, late fees apply if the renewal is filed after the expiry date.
No, stamp duty is not applicable for trademark renewal.
If not renewed, the trademark may be removed from the register and lose legal protection.
Yes, a removed trademark can be restored within 1 year from expiry by filing restoration along with renewal.
Generally, trademark renewal is not open to opposition unless there are exceptional circumstances.
No, trademark renewal does not affect ownership. Ownership changes require trademark assignment.
Yes, we assist with trademark monitoring, objections, renewals, and enforcement.