Trademark renewal is of two types:
Here is simplified process:
The application for trademark registration renewal in the form of TM-R.
The application can be filed by the registered owner of the trademark or an agent authorized by him.
By filing a renewal application for trademark , will renew it for another 10 years.
Checking the status of the application periodically is very important until it is processed by the registrar.
The trademark journal is the official gazette of the trademark registry which governs the status of accepted or rejected. If the application is accepted then it is advertised in the trademark journal. And the renewal process should begin 3 to 6 months before the expiry of the trademark.
To file the application Form 18 with the requisite fees. The application is reviewed for the quality before it is finally approved for renewal.
Forms | Purpose | Cost (Physical filing) |
Cost (e Filing) |
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TM -R | Application for renewal with surcharge/ restoration and renewal of a Trademark | Rs.10,000+ Renewal fee | Rs.9000+ Renewal fee |
TM-18 | Affidavit in support of the statement of the case | - | - |
However, the following members can file the application for trademark renewal or restoration
For renewing a trademark along with the allotted fee the following forms must be provided.
Form | Purpose | Cost (physical filing) |
Cost (e Filing) |
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TM- R | Application form for renewal of a registered trademark to be used by the registered proprietor | Rs. 10,000 | Rs,9000 |
Application for renewal with a surcharge of registration of a Trademark | Rs 5000+ Renewal fee | Rs 4500+ Renewal fee | |
TM-18 | Affidavit in support of the statement of the case | - | - |
The office of the registrar of Trademarks will send a notice 6 momths before informing the proprietor about the dealine for reneal of the trademark.
If the trademark is not renewed within a stipulated time then the trademark will be removed from then register of Trademarks.
However, the trademark can be restored by filing an application along with the required fee.
Last updated: Dec 11, 2021
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