Manasvitha Kamal
08 October 2024 • 5 min read
Trademark renewals extend the legal protection of a registered trademark beyond its initial period of validity. Why? Well, trademark applications are typically granted for a specific duration (commonly ten years in many countries, including India and the United States).
To continue enjoying exclusive rights over the trademark, the owner must apply for renewal before the expiration of the registration period. If the renewal process is completed on time, trademark protection can be maintained, protecting the brand from trademark infringement.
Renewal helps ensure that a business maintains exclusive rights to its trademark for as long as it is in use. Let's see in detail about trademark renewals in this blog.
As mentioned earlier, trademark registrations typically last for ten years from the registration date.
However, this period can vary depending on the country's trademark laws.
Nevertheless, to keep trademark rights in force, the owner must renew them before the expiration of this term.
With timely renewals, a trademark can be protected indefinitely, allowing the owner to maintain exclusive rights to the trademark as long as it’s actively used and renewed as required by law.
Check out our blog to learn more about trademark registration and the process.
Here's a step-by-step guide to the trademark renewal process with Trademarkia:
Trademarkia sends automated reminders well before your trademark expires, ensuring you have ample time to prepare for renewal.
Access your Trademarkia account to review the status of your trademark and initiate the renewal process directly from your dashboard.
Review your trademark details, including the registered name, logo, and category of goods or services, to ensure all information is up to date.
Trademarkia simplifies the renewal application process by pre-filling much of the required information. You only need to confirm or update any changes before submitting.
Pay the necessary government filing trademark renewal fees through Trademarkia's secure platform.
Trademarkia will also charge a nominal service fee for handling the paperwork and submitting the renewal by our trademark attorney on your behalf.
Trademarkia submits your completed renewal application to the USPTO office, ensuring compliance with all deadlines and requirements.
Once submitted, you'll receive a confirmation of the renewal application from Trademarkia and the expected approval timeline.
Trademarkia continues to monitor the status of your trademark renewal and provides updates on any:
Upon approval from the trademark office, you’ll receive confirmation from Trademarkia, ensuring your trademark remains protected for another term.
Learn more about trademark renewal in our blog “How to Renew a Trademark: A Guide That Makes It Easy!”
If you miss the trademark renewal deadline, several consequences can occur:
Missing the renewal deadline can put your brand at significant risk, so acting promptly is essential.
Here's a breakdown of the cost of trademark renewal and what to expect:
By planning ahead, you can avoid late fees and unexpected costs during renewal.
Failing to renew your trademark can lead to serious consequences. Once the registration lapses, you lose the exclusive rights to your brand, making it vulnerable to misuse by others.
If someone else registers your expired trademark, this can result in:
Additionally, you may face the costly and time-consuming process of re-registering the trademark from scratch. To avoid these risks, timely renewal is essential.
At Trademarkia we help in streamline the renewal process, providing reminders, handling paperwork, and ensuring your trademark remains protected, so your brand can continue to thrive in the marketplace without interruption.
Trademarks typically need to be renewed every ten years from the registration date. However, some countries may have different timelines, so checking your jurisdiction's specific requirements is essential to ensure continuous protection.
If you miss the renewal deadline, your trademark owner rights may expire. Some jurisdictions offer a grace period (usually six months) during which you can renew by paying additional fees. Failure to renew even within the grace period may lead to a lapse in protection, requiring you to re-register your trademark.
Trademark renewal fees vary by country. Government filing fees typically range from $100 to $500 per class of goods/services.
Yes, failing to use your trademark in commerce can lead to cancellation, even if it’s renewed. Most jurisdictions require that trademarks be actively used in connection with the registered goods or services to maintain legal protection.
Renewing your trademark ensures that your brand remains legally protected. It prevents others from using similar marks that could confuse consumers and harm your brand's reputation. Trademark renewal helps maintain your exclusive rights, keeping your brand secure and valuable in the marketplace.
AUTHOR
Manasvitha Kamal is a Digital Marketer and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration and Management. Skilled in Digital Marketing, SEO, and content, Manasvitha is passionate about using digital strategies to drive business growth. She prides herself on taking complex ideas about intellectual property and making them easy.
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