Trademark Renewal
A registered trademark in India grants you exclusive rights and legal protection for your brand identity for ten years. However, to maintain this protection, you need to renew your trademark registration before it expires. Here’s a breakdown of trademark renewal in India:
Importance of Trademark Renewal:
- Continued Protection: Failure to renew your trademark allows it to lapse, leaving your brand vulnerable to infringement by others.
- Legal Action: Without a valid registration, you cannot take legal action against unauthorized use of your trademark.
Renewal Process:
The trademark renewal process in India is typically handled online through the website of the Trademark Office (https://www.ipindia.gov.in/). Here’s a general outline:
- Notice from Trademark Office: The Trademark Office will typically send you a notification six months prior to your trademark’s expiry date, reminding you about the renewal requirement.
- Application Filing: Before the expiry date, submit a renewal application (Form TM-R) online through the Trademark Office portal. You’ll need details like your trademark registration number and the class of goods/services it covers.
- Fee Payment: Pay the prescribed renewal fee online through the portal.
- Processing and Publication: The Trademark Office will process your application. If approved, your renewal will be published in the Trademark Journal.
- Renewal Certificate: Upon successful renewal, you’ll receive a renewed trademark registration certificate valid for another ten years.