Trademarks are valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely. The Registrar has given you a six-month opportunity to do so, beginning six months before the expiration date. Even if you forget, which even major corporations are prone to, you will receive a warning to your registered address before to the expiration date. If you do not file for renewal, the registrar may publish an announcement in the Trade Marks Journal stating that the trademark will be removed. It's a lengthy procedure that takes at least 6-12 months after the expiration date. So, before that, you can just pay the fine to the government to renew it.
In addition to the renewal application, the proprietor must pay the renewal fees as specified. Failure to pay these fees will result in the trademark being removed from the register.
The following checklist should be kept in mind while renewing the trademark: Prepare a renewal application and, as a result, adhere to all applicable criteria. If there is a trademark conflict, seek legal advice for a feasible solution. Make a trademark search to ensure there are no other trademarks that are comparable to
yours. The trademark should be registered, owned by the owner, and renewed on a regular basis..Trademark Renewal Checklist
Below is the process of getting your Trademark renewed
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Registered trademarks have 10-year validity and can be renewed indefinitely.
In India, an online application for trademark renewal must be submitted at least one year before the trademark's ten-year term expires.
To retain using an expired trademark, you must apply for renewal within 6 months of its expiration date. However, a six-month delay might be harmful and will result in additional expenses and documents.
A trademark registration is a valuable asset for a company since it allows them to distinguish their goods and services from identical goods and services by using a word or visual sign.
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