Trademark Renewal India Online TM-R Filing
Renew your registered trademark online with Setindiabiz Service. The best part is that every renewal extends your brand protection for an additional 10 years. Continue renewing and enjoy brand protection for life. Renew Your Trademark Now!
Timeline for Trademark Renewal
Application
Filing (TM-R)
We file your trademark renewal application, Form TM-R, with the Trade Marks Registry on the same day you provide the necessary documents.
Government
Review
Registry officials conduct an administrative check to ensure the application is complete and all fees are paid correctly.
Journal Publication
After clearance, your renewal is officially recorded, published in the Trade Marks Journal, confirming your continued ownership.
Renewal Intimation
Letter
The final Renewal Intimation Letter from the Registrar, along with the journal publication, serves as legal proof of renewal for an additional 10 years.
Renewal of Trademark in India!
Keep your brand protected. Renewing with SetIndiabiz secures your brand's exclusivity. Every trademark in India requires renewal 10 years from its application date, as per the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Without it, you lose exclusive rights, letting competitors use your name freely.
The good news is that renewal is far simpler than the original registration. You can start filing Form TM-R online up to one year before the expiry date. No complex examination or publication is needed. Setindiabiz handles the entire digital process for you. Keep your brand secure.
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Key Benefits of Timely Trademark Renewal
Some business owners question whether renewal is worth the investment. After working with thousands of
Indian businesses, we can tell you definitively: it is. Here's what renewal protects:
Your Legal Standing Remains Intact
If competitors copy your brand, an active trademark gives you immediate legal options. A cease-and-desist letter often stops infringers. Without renewal, you must start from scratch in court.
Exclusive Rights Across India
Your trademark protection isn't just local; it covers the entire country. Renewal maintains this vital national protection, stopping competitors from registering similar names anywhere in India
Years of Reputation Stay Protected
Your trademark is your identity. Don't let it expire. Others may seize the chance to misuse or register your brand as their own, putting your business and reputation at serious risk.
Your Business Value Increases
Planning to sell or seek investment? Active trademarks directly boost your valuation. We have seen businesses lose millions in potential value due to a simple expired trademark.
Due Date or Deadlines for Trademark Renewal
The government provides multiple opportunities to renew your trademark, but each window comes with different requirements and costs. Missing these deadlines has serious consequences. Here's exactly when you need to act. The following are the three renewal windows.
📅 Early Bird Window
File anytime within one year before expiry. This gives you 12 full months to complete renewal at the standard fee. Innovative businesses use this time to avoid any last-minute issues.
⚠️ Late Renewal - Costs Extra
Missed the expiry date? No worries, you get six more months, but you'll pay a ₹4,500 surcharge on top of regular fees. It's like a penalty for being late.
🚨 Last Resort - Restoration
Between 6 and 12 months after expiry, your trademark is technically dead but can be revived. This requires a formal restoration application with additional fees and explanations for the delay.
Take care of your Trademark Renewal: Unfortunately, many businesses lose their valuable trademarks because they miss renewal deadlines. Don’t let this happen to you. SetIndiabiz offers a streamlined online renewal process, eliminating the need for visits to government offices and the hassle of complicated paperwork. This simple approach ensures that your valuable assets remain protected
| S. No. | Your Situation | When to File | Total Cost |
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| 1. | Within Due Date ✅ | 1 year to 1 day before expiry date |
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| 2. | Missed Due Date ⚠️ | 1 day to 6 months after the expiry date |
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| 3. | TM Expired: Very late 🚨 | 6-12 months after expiry date |
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| 4. | Too late ❌ | Over 1 year after the expiry date | Cannot Renew: Start fresh and file a new trademark application for registration. |
Restoration Of Trademark - Reviving an Expired Trademark
If you're reading this with an expired trademark, don't lose hope yet. Your valuable brand identity isn't completely lost. The Trade Marks Act, 1999, provides one final lifeline through the restoration process under Rule 65. While this opportunity isn't guaranteed and requires Registrar approval, many businesses have successfully revived their trademarks within the 6-12 month window after expiry.
What Restoration Involves: You must apply between 6 and 12 months after expiry. Beyond just paying fees, you'll need to convince the Registrar why you deserve another chance. Valid reasons might include serious illness, natural disasters, or genuine administrative oversights. The Registrar has discretion in this matter - some applications are successful, while others are not. If approved, your trademark gets a fresh 10-year term. It's complex enough that professional help is strongly recommended. The restoration process can be time-consuming and uncertain, making timely renewal the best option.
Step-By-Step Process of Trademark Renewal
Unlike the complex procedures for new registrations, renewal is refreshingly straightforward. Everything happens online through the IP India portal. Here's the exact process:
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Step 1: Filing Form TM-R
This is where everything starts. Form TM-R can be filed at any time within one year before expiry. We handle the technical details - you just need to provide authorisation. The form goes directly to the Trade Marks Registry, along with your renewal fees.
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Step 2: Government Review
The Registry checks your application. Are fees paid? Is the form complete? Any issues get flagged for correction. This is an administrative matter - they're not re-examining your trademark.
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Step 3: Official Recording
Once cleared, your renewal gets entered into the official Register of Trade Marks. The registrar of trademarks issues a Renewal intimation letter citing that the trademark has been renewed for ten years from the date of renewal, and specifies the Trade Marks Journal in which the said renewal will be published. The journal publication of trademark renewal announces your continued ownership.
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Step 4: Certificate in Hand
The final step is the publication of your trademark renewal in the Trademark Journal. The Renewal intimation letter, along with the journal publication of the trademark, serves as valid proof for the renewal of your trademark. This proves your trademark is protected for another decade. Keep it safe!
Documents Required For Trademark Renewal
One of the best things about renewal? Minimal paperwork. Here's all you need: That's it. The form TM-M is the prescribed form to give authorisation in the name of the trademark attorney or trademark agent to act on your behalf. It's a simple form that needs your signature and stamp. Essential if you're changing attorneys or using professional services for the first time. The prescribed form for making an application for Trademark Renewal is Form TM-R, which can also be filed online. No company documents, no address proofs, no trademark specimens. Much simpler than your original registration!
Power of Attorney (Form TM-M)
This form (TM-M) gives your trademark attorney the legal authority to file the renewal on your behalf.
Trademark Renewal Form (TM-R)
Form TM-R is the official government form used to submit the online trademark renewal application.
Renewal Of International Trademark
For businesses operating globally, the Madrid System simplifies trademark management across multiple countries. Instead of dealing with each country separately, you handle everything through one central system:
One Multi-national Application
Renew your trademark in 120+ countries with a single application to WIPO. Pay in one currency, deal with one office.
Synchronised Timeline
All your international registrations share the same 10-year renewal cycle. No tracking is performed for different dates or countries.
Significant Savings
Centralised renewal costs far less than hiring lawyers in each country. Plus, you save a significant amount of time on administration.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- TM Renewal Basics
- Process & Timeline
- Delay & TM Expiry
- Legal Rights & Protection
- Cost Considerations
Trademark renewal is the process of extending your registered trademark's protection for an additional 10 years from the date of expiry, as mandated under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It maintains all your existing legal rights and exclusive ownership without requiring re-examination or opposition proceedings.
While new registration involves extensive searches, examination, publication, and potential opposition (taking 18-24 months), renewal is straightforward - file Form TM-R, pay the prescribed fee, and receive confirmation within 3-6 months. No distinctiveness examination or third-party opposition is involved as per Rule 57 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
Renewal preserves your exclusive nationwide rights, maintains legal standing for infringement actions, protects your years of brand reputation, and increases business valuation, as per Section 28 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Only an active registration grants you the exclusive right to use and prevent unauthorised usage.
Each renewal extends protection for exactly 10 years from the current expiry date, as specified in Section 25(1) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Unlike patents (20-year limit) or copyrights (life plus 60 years), trademarks can be renewed indefinitely.
Yes, trademarks enjoy perpetual renewal rights under Indian law. As per Section 25(3), you can continue renewing every 10 years indefinitely. Many Indian brands, such as Godrej and Tata, have maintained continuous protection for over a century through timely renewals.
Non-renewal results in removal from the Register of Trade Marks as per Section 25(4). You lose all exclusive rights, competitors can legally use your brand name, and the mark becomes open for others to register after it is officially removed (following the expiry of all renewal and restoration deadlines).
You can file Form TM-R anytime within one year before the expiry date, as prescribed under Rule 57(1) of Trade Marks Rules, 2017. For a trademark expiring on December 31, 2025, you can file from January 1, 2025, onwards.
Only two documents are needed: Form TM-R (renewal application) and a Power of Attorney (if filing through an agent), as specified in Rule 57. No company documents, address proofs, or trademark specimens are required, unlike a new registration.
Yes, the entire process is 100% online through the IP India portal (ipindiaonline.gov.in) as per the digitisation initiatives under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. No physical visits to the Registry office are required.
Based on current Registry processing standards, renewal takes 3-6 months from filing to receiving the renewal intimation letter and publication in the journal. The timeline is shorter than the new registration due to the absence of examination procedures.
Real-time tracking is available on the IP India website using your application number. The system displays the current status, examiner notes, and expected timelines in accordance with the transparency guidelines of the Trade Marks Registry.
You can file yourself, authorise an employee, or appoint a registered trademark attorney under Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Most businesses prefer professional filing to avoid technical errors that cause delays.
Under Rule 57(2), you have a 6-month grace period after expiry with a surcharge of ₹4,500. Your trademark remains protected during this period, but you pay the penalty for late filing as prescribed in the First Schedule of Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
Yes, Rule 60 allows restoration between 6-12 months after expiry. You must file a restoration application with Form TM-R, pay additional fees of ₹9,000, and provide valid reasons for the delay. The Registrar has discretionary powers to accept or reject.
Late renewal (within 6 months) is automatic upon payment of a surcharge as per Rule 57(2). Restoration (6-12 months) requires approval from the Registrar under Rule 60, with no guarantee of success. One is a right, the other is discretionary.
After 12 months from expiry, no revival is possible under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The mark is permanently removed from the Register. You must file a fresh application, subject to availability and new examination procedures.
Once the mark is officially removed from the Register after expiry of all renewal and restoration periods, it becomes available for registration by others. Competitors often monitor expiring marks, and the first-to-file principle takes priority under Section 11 of the Act.
The Registrar typically accepts serious illness, natural disasters, genuine administrative oversights, or circumstances beyond reasonable control. As per Rule 60, you must provide evidence supporting your claim for the delay.
No, unlike new applications, renewal has no opposition provision under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Once filed adequately with correct fees, renewal proceeds without third-party interference, making it significantly more straightforward than initial registration.
Section 135 provides for criminal remedies (imprisonment up to 3 years, fine up to ₹ two lakhs), while Sections 134-135 allow civil suits for damages, injunctions, and accounts of profits. Active registration is mandatory for all enforcement actions.
No modifications are permitted during renewal as per Rule 57. The mark must be renewed as registered. For changes, file separate applications, such as those for altering the mark (Section 59) or rectifying the register (Section 57).
Section 107 permits the use of ® throughout the renewal process and after completion. Using ® without valid registration is an offence under Section 107(2), liable to a significant monetary penalty based on turnover or a fixed sum.
While common law passing-off rights exist independently, only a registered trademark provides statutory protection under Sections 28-30 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Renewal maintains both statutory and common law rights simultaneously.
Active registration enhances claims with e-commerce platforms (such as Amazon and Flipkart), social media (including Facebook and Instagram), and domain registrars, as per their respective IP policies. Most platforms require a valid trademark registration for complaints of infringement.
As per the First Schedule of Trade Marks Rules, 2017, the renewal fee is ₹9,000 per class for e-filing. Late renewal adds a ₹4,500 surcharge, while restoration requires an additional ₹9,000.
Each class requires separate renewal with individual fees as per Rule 23. A trademark registered in three classes needs three Form TM-R applications and ₹27,000 in government fees (₹9,000 × 3).
Consider the strategic value, but note that Section 47 allows for cancellation after 5 years of non-use. Unused marks may still prevent competitor registration, justify renewal for defensive purposes, or maintain value for potential sale/licensing.
Under the Madrid Protocol, if India is your home country, the international registration depends on the basic Indian mark for a period of 5 years from the date of international registration. Indian renewal is crucial for maintaining global protection under Article 6 of the Protocol.
Yes, Section 18 allows foreign companie and NRIs to own and renew Indian trademarks. They must maintain an Indian address for service (usually an attorney's address) as per Rule 14 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
Keep the renewal intimation letter, Trade Marks Journal publication, Form TM-R acknowledgement, payment receipts, and Power of Attorney as per Section 132 requirements. These documents are essential for future renewals, licensing, or enforcement actions.