When we can Renew Trademark in India

You can renew your trademark starting a year before it expires. That gives you a full 12 months before the end of your 10-year period to get things sorted. If you miss that window and your trademark expires, you still have a 6-month grace period to renew it just be ready to pay a late fee. But once those six months are up, things get trickier. You will have to apply for restoration and renewal together, which means more paperwork, extra fees, and you will need to explain why you missed the deadline.

 Do not expect the Trademark Registry to send you any reminders they won’t. It is up to you to keep track of your renewal dates. The best move? Start your renewal about 3 to 6 months before your trademark runs out. It is the easiest way to avoid last-minute stress or losing your protection altogether.

Benefits of Trademark Renewal

Maintains Brand Protected: Renewing your trademark means your brand name, logo, or slogan stays legally protected in India for another ten years. So, if someone tries to copy your look or name to steal your customers, you are got the law on your side.

Prevent loss of Exclusive Rights: If you skip renewal, you lose your exclusive right to use your brand. At that point, anyone can swoop in, register a similar mark, and muddy up your brand’s identity. It is just asking for confusion in the market.

Enables Legal Action: With a renewed trademark, you are in a strong position if someone starts copying your brand. You can actually take them to court and stop them from using your name or logo, keeping your reputation safe.

 Makes Licensing and Franchising Possible: Want to license or franchise your brand? You need a valid, up-to-date trademark. Partners and franchisees want to know you are protected, so they feel safer investing in your brand and you get a new way to earn revenue.

 Maintain Brand Value: When you keep your trademark current, you show you are serious about your brand. People notice. It builds trust and adds value, so customers feel good about choosing your products or services.

Features for Trademark Renewal

1. End to End Renewal Management

We handle your entire trademark renewal, start to finish. You do not have to worry about deadlines, paperwork, confirmation we keep your trademark protected and you stay stress free.

2. Due Date Monitoring and Alerts

We keep a close eye on your trademark expiry dates and send reminders right when you need them. No more missed deadlines or last-minute scrambles.

3. Compliance Focused Filing

Our team files all renewal applications exactly as the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the latest Registry guidelines require.

4. Online Filing via IP India Portal

We file Form TM-R online through the IP India Portal. It is secure, accurate, and helps cut out unnecessary delays or mistakes.

5. Documentation & Record Verification

Before we file, we double check everything trademark details, ownership, class, and usage records. Nothing slips through the cracks.

6. Grace Period and Restoration Support

Missed the renewal deadline? We help you renew within the 6-month grace period and handle restoration filings when needed.

7. Cost-Efficient Professional Service

Our service fits all budgets, with clear, affordable pricing. Startups, MSME, corporates everyone gets expert help without hidden costs.

8. Risk Reduction and Legal Continuity

We make sure your trademark never lapses or gets abandoned. Your brand rights stay safe, and you stay compliant, always.

Trademark Renewal Process Step by Step

·       Step 1. Application Submission: Fill the Form submit it TM-R to the Trademark Registry. This form can be filed online through the Tax Esquire website.

·       Step 2. Verification Details: Double check everything before you jump into the online trademark renewal. Make sure the form has the right trademark number, and that all the owners and agents details are spot on and current.

·       Step 3. Payment of Fees: Next up, pay the government fee for renewal. The amount depends on whether you are filing online or offline.

·       Step 4. Online Filling: Now, submit your application online through the official Indian Trademark Registry site (ipindia) Attach the needed documents and your fee receipt.

·       Step 5. Acknowledgement: After you send everything in, you will get an electronic acknowledgement with a filing number. Hang onto that number you will need it to track your renewal status.

   Step 6. Examination: Usually, renewals go through without a hitch. But if there is a change or something unusual, the Registrar might take a closer look at your application.

·       Step 7. Publication: In rare situations like if there are big changes to your trademark during renewal it could show up in the Trademark Journal.

·       Step 8. Renewal Certification: Once everything is approved, you will get your Trademark Renewal Certificate. That means your trademark is protected for another ten years.

Required Documents for Trademark Renewal

• Trademark Registration Certificate Copy: A copy of your original Trademark Registration certificate.  
• Applicant and Proprietor Details: Full name, address, and contact information of the trademark owner.
• Trademark Number: The specific registration number of the trademark to be renewed.
• Proof of Identity and Address: A copy of Aadhaar/PAN cards for companies, a Certificate of Incorporation.
• Details of Authorized Agent: If an agent is filing, their name and registration number.
• New Representation of the Mark: If the visual representation of the trademark is being altered, the new representation must be submitted.

Renewing your trademark is not just a box to tick it is how you protect your brand and keep your legal rights intact. When you renew on time, you hold onto your exclusive ownership and keep building your brands value. Trademarks can last forever if you renew them every ten years, so do not risk extra costs or damage to your reputation just by letting it lapse. With the right help and a focus on staying compliant, trademark renewal turns into a straightforward but crucial move that keeps your brand strong and secure in the marketplace.