Why Renew Your Trademark?

A registered trademark lapses at the end of 10 years — and the consequences of a lapse are serious and expensive to fix.

01

Maintain Brand Exclusivity

Only a registered trademark gives you the legal right to exclusive use of your brand name or logo. Renewal keeps that exclusivity intact for another 10 years.

02

Keep the ® Symbol

The ® symbol can only be used legally for a registered, active trademark. A lapsed mark reverts to ™ — signalling reduced legal protection.

03

Block Competitor Filings

Once your mark lapses, any competitor can immediately file an identical or similar mark. A lapsed window creates brand vulnerability.

04

Avoid Costly Restoration

Restoring a lapsed trademark requires rectification proceedings — far more expensive and time-consuming than timely renewal.

Legal Framework

Trademark renewal is governed by the Trade Marks Act 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules 2017.

Trade Marks Act 1999, Section 25: A registered trademark is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of application. It may be renewed for further periods of 10 years each by making an application and paying the prescribed fee.

Renewal Window: The renewal application (Form TM-R) can be filed up to 6 months before the expiry date. If filed after expiry, a surcharge applies and the mark may be removed from the register, requiring a restoration application (TM-R with surcharge).

Government Fee: ₹9,000 per class for physical filing; ₹8,100 per class for online filing (as per current schedule). This is in addition to our service fee.

Renewal Process

We check your expiry date, confirm the details, file TM-R, and send you the renewal certificate.

1

Check Expiry Date

We verify your trademark registration certificate for the exact expiry date and confirm the registered class and goods/services covered.

2

Confirm Owner Details

Verify that the registered owner's name and address are current. Any changes to owner details must be updated before renewal.

3

File TM-R on IP India Portal

Renewal application (Form TM-R) filed online on the IP India portal with all required details and government fee payment.

4

Pay Government Fee

₹8,100 per class (online) paid at the time of filing. We manage this on your behalf and provide payment confirmation.

5

Renewal Certificate Issued

Trademark Registry issues the renewal certificate extending protection by 10 years. Certificate shared with you immediately upon receipt.

Documents Required

Minimal documents needed — we handle the rest.

Existing trademark registration certificate
Trademark registration number
Name and address of trademark owner (current)
Updated contact details of owner
Details of any change in ownership (if applicable)

Timeline

File TM-R 6 months before expiry. Processing takes 4–8 weeks after filing. Note: Government fee is additional to our service fee.

–6 months

Renewal Window Opens

Day 1–2

TM-R Filing

4–8 weeks

Registry Processing

On Issue

Renewal Certificate

Benefits & Risks

Benefits of Timely Renewal

Brand exclusivity maintained for another 10 years
Legal right to use ® symbol continues uninterrupted
Competitors cannot register identical or similar marks
No surcharge — saves money versus late renewal
Continuous legal record of trademark ownership preserved

Risks of Letting It Lapse

Trademark loses registered status — ® symbol can no longer be used
Competitors can immediately file identical or similar marks
Restoration requires rectification proceedings — expensive and slow
Surcharge applicable for late renewal adds to cost
Brand identity investment (logo, packaging, marketing) loses legal protection

Trademark Renewal