{"id":2578,"date":"2021-02-22T10:16:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T10:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2021-02-22T10:16:18","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T10:16:18","slug":"when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"When and How to Renew a Trademark Online in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Trademark\nRegistration in India is necessary for a business to protect its brand from\nbeing infringed by others. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark registration<\/a><\/strong>\nprovides many legal rights and benefits to the trademark holder, having the\nright to sue any person in the court of law for misusing the already registered\nmark or using a similar trademark and etc. However, a registered trademark in\nIndia expires after <strong><em>10 years<\/em><\/strong> and is required to be renewed so as to continue its\npossession and use. There is no restriction on the number of times a trademark\ncan be renewed and the trademark holder can enjoy its posses till the time it\nis being renewed. This article will discuss about when and how to renew a trademark\nonline in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ae54827238\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ae54827238\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#What_is_a_Trademark\" title=\"What is a\nTrademark?\">What is a\nTrademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#What_is_Trademark_Renewal_and_when_to_renew_a_trademark\" title=\"What is\nTrademark Renewal and when to renew a trademark?\">What is\nTrademark Renewal and when 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#Ways_in_which_Trademark_Renewal_can_be_done_in_India\" title=\"Ways in which\nTrademark Renewal can be done in India\">Ways in which\nTrademark Renewal can be done in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#What_is_the_Procedure_to_renew_a_Trademark_Online_in_India\" title=\"What is the\nProcedure to renew a Trademark Online in India?\">What is the\nProcedure to renew a Trademark Online in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_Trademark_Renewal_in_India\" title=\"Documents\nrequired for Trademark Renewal in India\">Documents\nrequired for Trademark Renewal 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:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Trademark_Renewal_in_India\" title=\"What are the Benefits\nof Trademark Renewal in India?\">What are the Benefits\nof Trademark Renewal in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#Consequences_if_the_Trademark_is_not_renewed\" title=\"Consequences if\nthe Trademark is not renewed\">Consequences if\nthe Trademark is not renewed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/when-and-how-to-renew-a-trademark-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What is a\nTrademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark is a\nmark such as a logo, symbol, word, design, word, label sound etc which is used\nto distinguish the products of one person from the others. It is necessary to\nregister a trademark so as to protect the brand name from being infringed or\nmisused by others. Once a trademark is registered, it becomes an asset for the\nbusiness as the business with such registered trademark can create its unique\nidentity to its consumers. Trademark registration provides legal rights to the\nregistered holder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Renewal_and_when_to_renew_a_trademark\"><\/span>What is\nTrademark Renewal and when to renew a trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademarks in India are registered for a period of <strong><em>10 years<\/em><\/strong> and are required to be renewed thereafter as per the <strong><em>Section 25 of the Trademarks Act, 1999<\/em><\/strong>. Trademark renewal preserves the rights which are available only to a registered mark. The owner of the trademark is required to file for the renewal of trademark on or before 6 months from the date of expiration of the registration. If the owner fails to obtain the renewal before the expiry of the mark, the Registrar is at liberty to remove such trademark from the trademark register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/what-are-the-risks-if-you-are-late-in-trademark-renewal\/\">What are the Risks If You Are Late in Trademark Renewal?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_in_which_Trademark_Renewal_can_be_done_in_India\"><\/span>Ways in which\nTrademark Renewal can be done in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two\nways in which renewal of trademark can be done in India, that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The owner of the trademark can apply for trademark\nonline renewal by altering any sign, words in the existing trademark.<\/li><li>The owner of the trademark can apply for trademark\nonline renewal without making any changes in the existing trademark.<\/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_Online_in_India\"><\/span>What is the\nProcedure to renew a Trademark Online in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The below\nmentioned procedure is required to be followed to renew a trademark online in\nIndia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The registered trademark holder is required to\nfile a Form <strong><em>TM- R<\/em><\/strong> to apply for renewal of trademark.<\/li><li>The application for the renewal of trademark may\nbe filed either by the registered holder himself or by an authorized agent.<\/li><li>A Form <strong><em>TM- 18<\/em><\/strong> shall be submitted along with\nan affidavit in support of the statement. <\/li><li>The trademark holder is required to pay a sum of\n<strong><em>Rs.\n9000<\/em><\/strong> as a trademark renewal fee for online trademark renewal.<\/li><li>Further application shall be scrutinized for any\ncorrectness.<\/li><li>The trademark registrar on being satisfied with\nthe application for renewal of trademark shall issue a certificate of renewal\nin the name of the trademark holder\/ owner.<\/li><li>Such renewal will be duly reflected in the\nTrademark Journals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Trademark_Renewal_in_India\"><\/span>Documents\nrequired for Trademark Renewal in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents\nthat are required to be submitted along with the application for trademark\nrenewal are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Address proof of the registered trademark holder. <\/li><li>PAN Card. <\/li><li>Trademark registration certificate issued by the registry of trademarks. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Power_of_attorney\">Power of Attorney<\/a> if the application is filed by a layer on behalf of the registered trademark holder. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Trademark_Renewal_in_India\"><\/span>What are the Benefits\nof Trademark Renewal in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The purpose of trademark registration for a\nbusiness is to claim its rights. Once the trademark is registered, the\ntrademark holder can take important steps towards securing his business rights.\nWhen trademark holders <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-renewal\" class=\"text-primary\">renew a trademark online<\/a><\/strong>,\nthe exclusive rights over the mark gets extended for another 10 years. The\nrenewal provides continuation of protection against any infringement of rights\nover the brand name. The goodwill so created by the brand over the years is\nsecured and extended without any hindrance.<\/li><li>Once the trademark is renewed online, it\nprovides protection against any frivolous litigation. A timely trademark\nrenewal helps the trademark owner to protect its mark and makes it impossible\nfrom the other people to claim rights over the trademark. The registered\ntrademark owner can sue the people for unauthorized use of his trademark.<\/li><li>The renewal of trademark online helps the brand\nto continue to spread the vision, unique characteristic of the organization and\nbrand image. And the creation of brand image would easily incline human\nresources towards working for the organization. This would eventually help to\nreduce cost of searching for and hiring or employing quality manpower\nconsiderably.<\/li><li>A registered trademark owner has exclusive\nrights to license or assign the trademark to someone else in return of some\nroyalty or monetary compensation. Therefore, one can easily make a profit from\na trademark which continues to be registered in his own name by renewing it\nfrom time to time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_if_the_Trademark_is_not_renewed\"><\/span>Consequences if\nthe Trademark is not renewed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a trademark\nis not renewed, the consequences for it are severe. In case, no renewal\napplication is filed or no fee has been paid for the renewal by the trademark\nholder, the registrar may remove the mark from the register. Before removing\nthe mark, shall first advertise regarding his intention to remove the mark by\nthe notice in the trademark journal. The failure to renew the mark doe not only\neffect the trademark holder but also to the people to whom it has further been\nassigned or licensed. However the trademarks act still provides another chance\nto renew the trademark when the renewal period has lapsed. The proprietor can\napply for restoration of trademark. <\/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>It is necessary for a trademark holder to renew a trademark online in India so as to keep its mark protected from any infringement or unauthorized use of it by the others. Trademark renewal ensures that the benefit enjoyed by the owner of trademark continues and the reputation and goodwill of the brand is maintained in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-renewal-procedure-after-expiration\/\">What is the Trademark Renewal Procedure after Expiration?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trademark Registration in India is necessary for a business to protect its brand from being infringed by others. 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