Trademark Renewal

Trademark Renewal: Keep Your Brand Protected for the Next 10 Years

Trademark Renewal ensures your brand stays legally protected and exclusively yours. A trademark in India is valid for 10 years, and renewing it on time prevents your registration from expiring or being removed from the Trademark Register. Renewal keeps your rights intact and protects your brand from infringement, misuse, or loss of ownership.

If you want your brand to stay secure long-term, timely renewal is essential.

Why Trademark Renewal Matters

Your trademark becomes a valuable business asset over time — it represents your identity, goodwill, and market reputation. Renewal ensures:
• Continuous legal protection
• Uninterrupted ownership
• No risk of removal from the Register
• Prevention of copycat brands
• Peace of mind for the next decade

Renewing on time is always easier than restoring an expired trademark.

When to Renew Your Trademark

You can renew your trademark:
• Anytime within 6 months before expiry
• In the 6-month grace period after expiry (with late fees)

If the trademark is not renewed even after the grace period, it may be removed — and restoring it becomes more complicated.

Types of Trademark Renewal

You can renew a trademark in two ways:

1. Renewal with no changes — Simply continue your existing protection.

2. Renewal with modification — Update ownership, address, or make small changes if required.

Both options extend protection for another 10 years.

Consequences of Missing Renewal

If renewal is not filed on time:
• The trademark becomes vulnerable
• Others may try to register similar marks
• Your legal rights weaken
• Eventually, the mark may be removed from the Register

To avoid lengthy restoration procedures, it’s best to renew before expiry.