{"id":54722,"date":"2023-04-07T18:26:44","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T12:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=54722"},"modified":"2023-04-07T18:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T12:57:49","slug":"how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Times Can You Renew a Trademark?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A\ntrademark can be registered under the Trademarks Act of 1999. It can be\nanything, a word, design, slogan, symbol, etc., that is used to differentiate a\ncompany&#8217;s goods from another. Moreover, a trademark safeguards your company&#8217;s\nidentity, and you are allowed to use it for ten years once your trademark is\nregistered. Also, if the trademark is not in use for five years after getting\nregistered, then it will be cancelled at the request of a third party. In this\nblog, we will discuss how many times you can renew a Trademark, benefits of\nTrademark Renewal, and its process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark filing is a long procedure, and first, you need to file an application for trademark registration either by online or offline mode. Furthermore, you have to renew your trademark before the expiry of ten years and failing to do so may result in the cancellation of your trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nregistering the trademark, the registrar publishes the mark in the trademark\njournal, and objections can be raised within three or four months. Similarly,\nwhile cancelling the trademark, the registrar will again advertise in the\njournal regarding the cancellation of the trademark. Moreover, the trademark\nowner can still restore the trademark after its cancellation by paying the fine\nonly on the condition that the same trademark is not taken by someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_Trademark_Renewal\" >What are the benefits of Trademark Renewal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#How_Many_Times_Can_You_Renew_a_Trademark\" >How Many Times Can You Renew a\nTrademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#Why_Is_There_A_Need_To_Renew_A_Trademark\" >Why Is There A Need To Renew A Trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#What_Are_The_Documents_Required_For_Trademark_Renewal\" >What Are The Documents Required For Trademark\nRenewal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#What_Is_The_Procedure_To_Renew_A_Trademark_In_India\" >What Is The Procedure To Renew A Trademark In India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#What_is_the_Cost_of_Trademark_Renewal\" >What is the Cost of Trademark Renewal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#What_is_Trademark_Restoration\" >What is Trademark Restoration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-many-times-can-you-renew-a-trademark\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_Trademark_Renewal\"><\/span>What are the benefits of Trademark Renewal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nbenefits of trademark renewal are discussed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Provide Legal Protection<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ntrademark provides protection for the brand identity, and no one can copy it\nwithout the permission of the trademark owner. Similarly, trademark renewal is\nimportant to retain the trademark&#8217;s legal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Monetary Benefits<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\ncan license your trademark to someone else and get royalty in return. By this,\nyou can earn additional income from your trademark. If your trademark expires,\nit will automatically impact your business and also the business of the\nlicensee will be affected. So, renewing the trademark on time is important to\navoid such circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Create A Different\nIdentity Of The Company<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A business owner generally prefers taking a trademark to build a unique identity of their company that can assist them in staying different from others. People start recognizing the company from their trademark as it becomes their identity. Therefore, if the applicant does not renew the trademark, he may lose his business identity. Therefore, on-time <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-renewal\">trademark renewal<\/a><\/strong> is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Protects the Brand<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou have a trademark registered for your brand, it protects your brand so that\nno one else can use the same trademark. If anyone uses your trademark without\nyour permission, then you have the right to take legal action. Moreover, if you\nwant your brand to have this protection, you must remember and renew your\ntrademark every ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Times_Can_You_Renew_a_Trademark\"><\/span>How Many Times Can You Renew a\nTrademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark, once registered, can be used lifelong\nonly with the condition that the applicant has to renew a Trademark every ten\nyears. Therefore, a trademark can be renewed N number of times by paying a fee\nalong with the required documents. You can either submit the renewal\napplication online or offline. Furthermore, the TM-R form has to be filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_There_A_Need_To_Renew_A_Trademark\"><\/span>Why Is There A Need To Renew A Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis important to renew a trademark because the registered trademark expires\nafter every ten years, and you will no longer remain the owner of your\ntrademark if you do not renew it, as it is understood that registering a\ntrademark protects the company and provides exclusive rights to the trademark\nowner. Also, no other person can use your trademark without your permission.\nTherefore, trademark renewal retains such rights that come with trademark\nregistration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademarks\nbeing a valuable asset for the company gives monetary benefits as people start\nrecognizing the company by its trademark. Therefore, you can also license your\ntrademark to another person in return for a royalty. Moreover, the licensee\nwill use your trademark to sell his goods or services, but no other person\nexcept the licensee can use your trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Documents_Required_For_Trademark_Renewal\"><\/span>What Are The Documents Required For Trademark\nRenewal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Address proof and identity card of the applicant.<\/li><li>Certificate of trademark registration.<\/li><li>Copy of filed TM-R form.<\/li><li>Power of attorney is required if any other authorized person or agent submits the renewal application.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Procedure_To_Renew_A_Trademark_In_India\"><\/span>What Is The Procedure To Renew A Trademark In India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the procedure to renew a Trademark in\nIndia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You can either use the\nsame trademark you used before, or you can renew your trademark with some\nalterations. <\/li><li>Trademark renewal applications\ncan be filed online by filing the TM-R form. <\/li><li>The application for\ntrademark renewal can be filed by any other authorized person other than the\ntrademark owner. <\/li><li><strong>Form TM \u2013 18<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/images\/pdf\/form-TM-18.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> will be required along\nwith the affidavit. <\/li><li>The registrar will check\nthe application and ensure that there are no mistakes. <\/li><li>If there are no mistakes\nin the renewal application, then the owner will be granted with the certificate\nof renewal.<\/li><li>After completion of the\nrenewal process, the trademark will be published in the Trademark Journal. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Cost_of_Trademark_Renewal\"><\/span>What is the Cost of Trademark Renewal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark\nrenewal costs vary depending on the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Filing the renewal\napplication offline can cost around Rs 10,000.<\/li><li>Filing the renewal\napplication through online mode will cost around Rs 9,000.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Restoration\"><\/span>What is Trademark Restoration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis known that a company&#8217;s brand is its most valuable asset. Therefore, after\nthe regular renewal date has passed, the trademark owner is allowed one final\nopportunity to renew the trademark within the window of six to twelve months by\nfiling the trademark renewal application and paying the additional cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After\ngetting such an application, the registrar publishes an advertisement to see if\nany other business has already begun using the same mark. If there are no objections\nafter the advertisement, it is assumed that no one else is using the same mark.\nThe trademark renewal is therefore accepted and reinstated, and it is now good to\nuse for the subsequent ten years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the trademark filing process is lengthy and occasionally difficult, it is an essential step that every business must take. To continue savouring the rights without disruption after receiving a trademark, it&#8217;s crucial to renew it every ten years by following the comprehensive procedure. Through the renewal procedure, you can be confident that your trademark will be in use for the next ten years and that no one else can use it without your consent. Additionally, the registration and renewal procedure can be complex, and even a small error can get you into difficulty. Therefore, it is crucial to speak with a trademark lawyer who can assist you with all aspects of licensing and renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-renewal-in-india\/\">What Is The Process Of Trademark Renewal In India?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trademark can be registered under the Trademarks Act of 1999. It can be anything, a word, design, slogan, symbol, etc., that is used to differentiate a company&#8217;s goods from another. Moreover, a trademark safeguards your company&#8217;s identity, and you are allowed to use it for ten years once your trademark is registered. Also, if [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":54723,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[3403],"acf":{"service_id":"342"},"authorName":"Anushka Saxena","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-109.jpg","authorDescription":"Anushka Saxena is a final year law student from Indore Institute of Law. She is an hardworking, dedicated and fun-loving person. 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