Trademark Renewal

A Trademark provides security to the identity of a business. It is an exclusive right to use certain text, images, colour, sound etc., which has become a business entity's unique identity. Such trademarks are registered through the Registrar of Trademarks, but after every ten years, this trademark registration needs to be renewed. Non-renewal of such trademarks will threaten businesses as they may lose it to someone else who can further enjoy the undue advantages associated with the trademark.

Who can Renew a Trademark?

Trademark Registration in India can be renewed after nine years of the date of registration because this is when only twelve months are left for your trademark to expire. And as per the Trademark Rules, you can file the application for the renewal of the trademark when only one year or less is left before its expiration. Even if this period is over, you can restore your trademark. It is further described how you can restore the trademark removed from the register of the trademark.

Issuing Authority for Renewal of Trademark in India

The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks examines the application for trademark registration and renewal and grants the applicant the right to use such trademark. The Government of India appoints him and is also known as the Registrar of Trademarks.

The utmost benefit to having a registered trademark is to be able to-

• Safeguard one's brand and the business.
• Having a solid brand can ensure recognition in the market.
• Avoid the loss of reputation earned by the brand name over time.
• Wins customer trust as a well-known brand.

You must have the following documents ready when applying for the renewal of Trademark in India. The necessary documents are as follows-

• Form TM-R for the Trademark Renewal
• Copy of the Trade Mark registration Certificate issued by the Registrar
• Copy of form TM-A (the form used for the original application for registering the trademark)
• PAN Card and Address Proof of Applicant
• Business Registration
• Power of attorney in case an agent is involved

To renew the trademark you already own, you need to follow the given steps-

• An application must be made under form TM-R. The trademark renewal online can also be submitted or you can also submit in offline mode.
• You have multiple options to submit Trademark Renewal Application. You file it on your own or through an agent.
• If the agent or any consultancy firm is involved, you must also submit a form to authorise your agent for the following trademark renewal application.
• The trademark renewal fee also needs to be paid along with the trademark renewal online application.
• The Registrar of Trademarks receives the application for the renewal of a trademark in India and decides whether the renewal can be granted.
• If the application satisfies the requirements, the Registrar extends the validity for another ten years by renewing the trademark.
• Corpseed provides consultation and completes all the processes involved in your trademark renewal on your behalf. Contact now and get your trademark renewed.

Check the Current Status of Your Trademark Renewal

After completing the trademark renewal procedure in India, you can check the status of your trademark renewal application using the online portal of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. It shows the current status of your trademark along with other information. Corpseed also keeps you informed about the status of your application periodically until it is finally processed and the trademark is renewed.

A registered trademark expires after ten years in India as per section 25 of the Trade Marks Act. The application for renewal of a trademark in India is available online and offline by paying the required trademark renewal fees every ten years. Trademark registration in India can be renewed twelve months before your renewal is due as per rules 57 and 58 in Trade Mark Rules 2017 or up to six months after as per the Trade Marks Act of 1999. There is no limit to the renewal of Trademark Registration, which can happen several times before the end of the expiry date.

If the trademark is not being used for five years, then it may be cancelled at the request of another party. The trademark holder's liberty is to renew the trademark indefinitely every ten years.

Cost of Trademark Renewal

The trademark renewal will cost you Rs. 10,000 if you renew it on time, but if you are late and do not renew it within ten years, you must pay additional five thousand rupees as a late fee, and the total trademark renewal fee will be Rs. 15,000. Suppose you only applied for trademark renewal within an extended period. In that case, it will be removed from the register, which can be restored with the application for restoration, and it will cost you Rs. 20,000.

Our expert trademarks team provides much-needed guidance according to your needs. The team has years of experience and is well-versed in the provisions concerning trademark registration. Along with sound knowledge of the trademark renewal process, the team at Corpseed is well aware of the possible challenges that applicants face while filing a trademark application and renewal. It makes us the best choice for you to go with and take assistance to renew your trademark before it expires. Corpseed is the one-stop solution for all your business needs.