Eligibility and Timing

• A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date.
  
• Renewal can be filed within six months before the expiry of the registration.
  
• Trademark holders, legal representatives, or authorized agents are eligible to file the renewal.
  
• Timely renewal ensures uninterrupted protection of rights over the trademark.
  

Form and Application Process

• The renewal application must be submitted using Form TM-R under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
  
• The application can be filed online through the IP India portal or physically at the Trade Marks Registry.
  
• The form should clearly state whether the renewal is for the same or any altered form of the registered trademark.
  
• If changes are involved, such as ownership or address, the necessary details must also be updated.
  

Required Documents

• Copy of the registration certificate of the trademark.
  
• Details such as the application number, class, and proprietor’s name.
  
• Proof of identity and address of the applicant or authorized agent.
  
• Power of Attorney (Form TM-48) if filed by an agent or attorney.
  

Payment of Renewal Fees

• The official renewal fee is prescribed by the Trade Marks Office and varies based on entity type.
  
• Payment can be made electronically along with the application submission.
  
• Additional fees are applicable for late renewals filed within the six-month grace period after expiry.
  
• A separate fee is charged for restoration if the mark is removed due to non-renewal.
  

Post-Renewal Procedure

• Upon successful processing, the Registry issues a renewal confirmation and updates the Register.
  
• The trademark is granted protection for another 10 years from the previous expiry date.
  
• Trademark owners must continue to use the mark and monitor future deadlines.
  
• Renewed marks retain the same legal enforceability as originally registered trademarks.