Trademark

Trademark Renewal in India

A registered trademark lasts 10 years and is renewable indefinitely. Don't let your brand protection lapse — we file Form TM-R and keep your mark active without interruption.

How Long Is a Trademark Valid?

A trademark registered in India is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. It can be renewed for further periods of 10 years each — there is no limit on the number of renewals, which means a well-maintained trademark can protect your brand indefinitely.

The renewal application must be filed in Form TM-R. The ideal window to file is within one year before the expiry date. If you miss the deadline, you have a grace period of six months after expiry to renew with a surcharge. After that, the mark is removed from the Register and can only be restored through a formal restoration application.

When to File for Renewal

Ideal window

12 months before expiry

File up to one year before the expiry date at the standard government fee. No surcharge applies.

Grace period

0–6 months after expiry

You can still renew within six months of expiry but a surcharge of 50% of the government fee is levied.

Restoration required

6–12 months after expiry

The mark is removed from the Register. Restoration (Form TM-R with additional fee) is possible but more complex.

Consequences of Not Renewing Your Trademark

Failing to renew a trademark on time can have serious consequences for your business:

Loss of exclusive rights

Once a mark lapses, you lose the statutory right to exclusive use of the mark in your registered class. Competitors can apply to register the same or similar mark.

® symbol cannot be used

You may not use the ® symbol on a lapsed mark. Doing so could constitute a misrepresentation and attract legal liability.

Infringement claims become difficult

Without a valid registration, enforcing your rights against infringers through the Trade Marks Act becomes much harder. You must rely on costly common law passing off actions.

Expensive restoration

Restoring a lapsed mark requires paying back renewal fees, surcharges, and additional restoration fees. It is far cheaper to renew on time.

Risk of third-party registration

A lapsed mark can be applied for by a third party. Once they receive registration, it becomes very difficult and expensive to challenge their rights.

Brand value loss

A lapse signals a gap in brand management and may reduce the perceived value of the trademark as an asset — especially relevant during acquisitions or licensing negotiations.

Our Renewal Process

Expiry date check

We review your trademark registration certificate and confirm the exact expiry date. We recommend filing 9–12 months in advance to allow for any Registry processing delays.

TM-48 and instructions

You sign a fresh Form TM-48 authorising us to file the renewal on your behalf. We confirm the class, goods/services description, and current proprietor details.

Form TM-R filing

We prepare and file Form TM-R on the IP India portal, pay the government fee on your behalf (reimbursed), and share the filing acknowledgement with you.

Registry follow-up

We track the renewal application and respond to any Registry queries. Once processed, the renewal is recorded and the registration certificate is updated.

Renewed certificate

You receive confirmation of renewal with the new expiry date (10 years from the previous expiry date, not from the renewal filing date).

What's Included

Filed within 24 hours

Renewal Application Preparation
Form TM-R Filing
Application Monitoring
Consultation with a TM Expert

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