# Trademark Renewal & Restoration

> A registered trademark is valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely for further ten-year periods using Form TM-R, which can be filed up to a year before expiry. The government fee is ₹9,000 per class (e-filing). A late renewal within six months after expiry is allowed with a surcharge; after that, a mark removed from the register can be restored only through a restoration application within the time the rules allow.

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Renewal is easy to forget because it comes once a decade. A lapsed mark weakens enforcement and lets competitors file similar marks. We docket renewal dates for every mark you own and file well before expiry.

Renewal is also a good moment to check that the registered owner, address and goods still match your business — changes are recorded separately.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Validity | 10 years, renewable indefinitely |
| Form | TM-R; can be filed up to 1 year before expiry |
| Government fee | ₹9,000 per class (e-filing) |
| Late renewal | Within 6 months after expiry, with surcharge |
| After that | Restoration of a removed mark, subject to the rules |

## Who needs this

- Owners of marks approaching ten years
- Owners of expired or removed marks
- Businesses with large trademark portfolios

## What's included

- Renewal docketing
- TM-R filing
- Late renewal and restoration
- Ownership/address updates

## Documents

- Registration certificate / number
- Current owner details
- Power of attorney (TM-48) if needed

## Process

1. **Check** — Expiry and ownership details verified.
2. **File** — TM-R filed with the fee.
3. **Confirm** — Renewal reflected on the register.

## Also covers

- **Trademark restoration** — Restoring a mark removed for non-renewal.

## FAQs

### How long is a trademark valid in India?

Ten years from the date of application, renewable every ten years.

### What is the trademark renewal fee?

₹9,000 per class for e-filing, plus a surcharge for late renewal.

### My trademark expired. Can I still save it?

Within six months of expiry it can be renewed with a surcharge; later, a removed mark can be restored only through a restoration application within the permitted time.

## Official sources

- IP India — Trade Marks Registry & e-filing: https://ipindia.gov.in/

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