⚠ Do not let your trademark lapse. Once removed from the register after the grace period, any third party may apply to register your brand name. Protect your investment — renew on time.
Trademark Renewal — An Overview
A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of the original application. It can be renewed indefinitely — for any number of successive 10-year terms — by filing a renewal application in Form TM-R and paying the prescribed government fee.
Trademark renewal is not merely a formality. It is the mechanism by which you maintain exclusive ownership of your brand name, logo and slogan. Failure to renew means losing all the rights and goodwill you have built — and potentially seeing your brand name registered by a competitor.
When to Apply for Trademark Renewal
The Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Trade Marks Rules, 2017 prescribe specific windows for renewal applications. Understanding these timelines is critical to avoiding late fees and lapses.
Application can be filed starting 1 year before the expiry date. This is the preferred window — no additional fees, smooth processing.
6 months after expiry — renewal still permitted but an additional late fee of Rs 5,000 per class is payable along with the standard renewal fee.
Up to 1 year after expiry — the Registrar may restore the trademark on application with justification and payment of prescribed fees.
After 1 year from expiry — the trademark cannot be restored in any manner. The mark is permanently removed from the register.
Government Renewal Fee Schedule
The following are the official government fees prescribed under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. All fees are per class per application.
| Renewal Type | Fee (Per Class) |
|---|---|
| Standard Renewal — e-Filing (Form TM-R) | Rs 10,000 |
| Standard Renewal — Physical Filing | Rs 15,000 |
| Late Fee (within 6 months after expiry) | Rs 5,000 additional |
| Restoration Application (Form TM-R with surcharge) | Rs 10,000 + surcharge |
Note: The above are government fees only. Professional charges are separate. Contact us for a complete fee quotation for your trademark renewal including our professional fees.
Trademark Renewal Process
Our renewal process is designed to be simple for you — we handle all the paperwork, filing and follow-up.
KYC Form
We provide a KYC form to collect your trademark and proprietor details
Document Verification
Our team verifies details and checks the renewal timeline and fees
Fee Payment
Government renewal fee paid — standard or late fee as applicable
TM-R Filing
Renewal application filed online before the Trade Marks Registry
Processing
Registry processes the renewal application and updates the register
Renewal Certificate
Renewed registration certificate issued — valid for next 10 years
Consequences of Non-Renewal
- Trademark is removed from the Trade Marks Register after the grace period
- All exclusive rights to the mark are extinguished immediately on removal
- Any third party may then apply to register the same or similar mark
- Competitors may begin using your brand name without legal consequences
- Infringement proceedings become impossible once the mark is removed
- Years of goodwill and brand value associated with the mark are at risk
Documents Required for Renewal
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for trademark renewal in India?
You should apply for renewal no earlier than 1 year before the trademark's expiry date. Filing early within this window avoids any late fees. You can also renew within 6 months after expiry by paying an additional late fee of Rs 5,000 per class, but it is always better to renew before expiry.
What is the trademark renewal fee in India?
The standard government renewal fee is Rs 10,000 per class for e-filing (Form TM-R). If you renew within the 6-month grace period after expiry, an additional late fee of Rs 5,000 per class is payable. Physical filing fees are higher. Professional charges are separate — contact us for a complete quote.
What happens if I miss the trademark renewal deadline?
Your trademark will be removed from the Trade Marks Register. After removal, any third party may apply to register the same mark. There is a 6-month grace period after expiry during which you can still renew with a late fee, and a 1-year restoration window — but after 1 year from expiry, the mark cannot be restored in any manner.
Does trademark renewal change any of my existing rights?
No. Trademark renewal does not create any new rights or modify existing ones. All rights acquired during the original registration — including the right to sue for infringement, the right to use the ® symbol, and the right to license or assign the mark — continue unchanged for the next 10-year term.
Can a trademark be restored after it has lapsed?
A trademark can be restored within 1 year of its expiry on application to the Registrar with prescribed fees and justification. However, after this 1-year restoration deadline, the trademark cannot be restored in any manner. This is why timely renewal — ideally 1 year before expiry — is essential.
Official Resource: For official information, visit the Trade Marks Registry, IP India — the authoritative government source for IP matters in India.