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Trademark Renewal: Ensure Continuous Protection
Trademark Renewal: Ensure Continuous Brand Protection
A trademark is valid for 10 years, and to avoid any legal interruptions or objections, it’s essential to renew the trademark certificate within this timeframe. The renewal application should be submitted at least 6 months before the expiration date.
Types of Trademark Renewal:
Renewal with Modifications: Update the existing trademark by changing signs, words, or other elements.
Renewal without Modifications: Extend the trademark protection without making any changes.
At Covering Taxes, we streamline the trademark renewal process and offer comprehensive legal services to make it seamless and hassle-free.
Documents Required for Trademark Renewal
Professional Fees
Trademark Renewal
- Exclusive of Government Fees
- Drafting and filing of trademark renewal application.
- For individuals, proprietorships, registered SMEs and registered Startups.
- Free Consultation till you get renewal
- Call, Chat, Email Support
- No hidden charges
Benefits of Trademark Renewal Services
Brand Name Security
Ensures ongoing protection of your brand name, preventing it from being dissolved or misused.
Retention of Legal Rights
Renewing your trademark maintains the legal rights of ownership. Failing to renew could lead to a loss of legal protection for the owner and anyone associated with the brand.
Enhanced Brand Value
Renewing your trademark every 10 years boosts brand value, allowing the owner to license the trademark for monetary gains. It also ensures compensation in case of any legal infringements.
Reduced Risk of Duplicity
Trademark renewal minimizes the likelihood of duplicity and ensures the brand remains uniquely identifiable.
Key Factors to Consider for Trademark Renewal
- Application Form (TM-R): The renewal process involves submitting the Trademark Renewal application through Form TM-R.
- Authorized Representative: The renewal application can be filed not only by the registered owner but also by an authorized representative, such as an agent or attorney.
- Timely Renewal Submission: It's essential to file the renewal application at least 6 months before the trademark's expiration to avoid penalties or lapses in protection.
- Types of Renewal Available: Renewal with Changes: Allows for modifications to the trademark, such as altering the sign, logo, or wording. Renewal Without Changes: Maintains the original trademark as it is.
- Renewal for Multiple Classes: If a trademark is registered under multiple classes, renewal should be filed for each class individually.
- Avoiding Cancellation: Failure to renew a trademark on time can result in its removal from the Trademark Register, leading to loss of protection.
- Continuous Protection: Ensures that the brand remains protected for an additional 10 years, preventing any interruption in legal rights.
- Proof of Usage: In some cases, submitting evidence that the trademark has been actively used in commerce may be necessary.
- International Renewals: If the trademark is registered in multiple jurisdictions, ensure renewals are filed in all applicable regions.
- Post-Renewal Monitoring: Keep a vigilant watch on any potential trademark infringement even after renewal to protect brand integrity.
How Our Team Works
Upload Your Details and Make Payment
Receive a Call from a Trademark Expert
Expert Analysis and Examination:
Drafting of the Trademark Renewal Application
Approval of the Draft
Congratulations! Your Trademark Renewal Application Has Been Successfully Applied
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: A trademark refers to a form of intellectual property that includes any distinctive sign, logo, or design used to distinguish the products or services of one source from those of others. When a trademark is specifically used to identify and represent services, it is often known as a service mark.
A: If a trademark lapses, you have a window of 6 months from the date of expiration to apply for its restoration and continue using it. However, delaying up to 6 months can be risky, as it may involve extra fees and require additional paperwork.
A: Trademark registration is the initial procedure for obtaining exclusive rights to a trademark, and it typically involves a more extensive process and a variety of documents. In contrast, trademark renewal is a simpler and quicker process aimed at maintaining your rights and usage of the trademark after the initial registration period of 10 years. After each decade, you need to renew your trademark to retain its protection.
A: Trademark renewal can be submitted at any point within the 6 months following the expiration of the initial 10-year registration period. If you delay beyond these 6 months, additional fees will apply. Moreover, if the renewal is not finalized within 12 months after the trademark’s expiration, it will be removed from the trademark register entirely.
A: Trademark renewal should be filed any time within the 6 months following the expiration of the 10-year registration period. Delaying beyond this window incurs additional fees. If the renewal is not completed within 12 months after expiration, the trademark will be removed from the official trademark register.
A: A trademark is considered ‘opposed’ when a party believes it infringes on their existing trademark or may cause harm for any other reason. In such situations, the aggrieved party can file an objection with the trademark examiner. The examiner will review the case based on the statements and evidence provided by both parties. If an objection is raised, the applicant will be notified and must respond within 60 days; failure to do so will result in the application being deemed abandoned.
A: No, physical presence is not necessary for the trademark registration process. Covering Taxes operates as an online platform, meaning you only need an internet connection on your phone or computer and the necessary documents. We can handle everything for you, no matter where you are located in India, even in the most remote areas.
