Trademark Registration Renewal explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
A registration is only useful while it stays valid. This guide explains the Trademark Registration renewal process, when to renew, the documents involved and what happens if you let it lapse.
Validity — when does Trademark Registration need renewal?
10 years from the date of application, renewable indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
Set a reminder well before the expiry date. Renewing early avoids the risk of a lapse, penalties or having to re-apply from scratch.
Trademark Registration renewal process
- Check the expiry date — Confirm the validity of your existing Trademark Registration and start the renewal before it lapses.
- Log in to the portal — Access the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (Trade Marks Registry), via ipindia.gov.in portal used for Trademark Registration and open the renewal option.
- Update details & upload documents — Confirm or update your business details and attach any refreshed proofs (address, financials, etc.).
- Pay the renewal fee — Pay the applicable renewal fee for your chosen tenure.
- Verify and submit — Complete e-verification (DSC/Aadhaar OTP where applicable) and submit.
- Receive the renewed certificate — The renewed Trademark Registration is issued for the next validity period.
Documents typically needed for renewal
- Logo / wordmark in the exact form to be registered (soft copy)
- Applicant details — PAN and address proof of individual / entity
- Udyam/MSME or startup recognition certificate (to claim the reduced fee)
- Form TM-M agent authorisation (rule 19; earlier TM-48 Power of Attorney), if filed through an agent
What happens if you don't renew Trademark Registration?
Using a mark without registration offers only limited common-law protection; infringing a registered mark can attract injunctions, damages and, under the Act, imprisonment and fines for counterfeiting.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Validity | 10 years from the date of application, renewable indefinitely in 10-year blocks. |
| Government fee | Renewal is applied for in Form TM-R (rule 57). Fee as notified in 2017 (First Schedule, entry 3): ₹10,000 per class for physical filing or ₹9,000 per class for e-filing; check the current Schedule. A renewal with surcharge, or a restoration and renewal, carries a further fee under entries 4 and 5. |
| Processing time | The ™ symbol can be used immediately after filing; full registration (®) takes 12–24 months if unopposed. |
| Issuing authority | Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (Trade Marks Registry), via ipindia.gov.in |
Related guides on Trademark Registration
- How to Get Trademark Registration (Complete Guide)
- Documents Required for Trademark Registration
- Trademark Registration Eligibility Criteria
- Trademark Registration Fees & Government Charges
- Trademark Registration Process Step by Step
- Benefits of Trademark Registration
- How to Cancel or Surrender Trademark Registration
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How often does Trademark Registration need to be renewed?
10 years from the date of application, renewable indefinitely in 10-year blocks.
What is the process to renew Trademark Registration?
Log in to the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (Trade Marks Registry), via ipindia.gov.in portal, update your details, upload refreshed documents, pay the renewal fee and submit for a renewed certificate.
What documents are needed to renew Trademark Registration?
Typically: Logo / wordmark in the exact form to be registered (soft copy); Applicant details — PAN and address proof of individual / entity; Udyam/MSME or startup recognition certificate (to claim the reduced fee).
What happens if Trademark Registration expires?
Using a mark without registration offers only limited common-law protection; infringing a registered mark can attract injunctions, damages and, under the Act, imprisonment and fines for counterfeiting.
Can I renew Trademark Registration after it has expired?
In many cases yes. Under the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, a renewal with surcharge can be filed in Form TM-R within six months from the expiry of the registration (rule 59, proviso), and an application for restoration and renewal in Form TM-R within one year from expiry (rule 60), each with the prescribed fee; after that, check whether a fresh application is needed. Always renew before the expiry date.