Trademark Renewal in India – Process, Fees & Restoration Strategy (2026)

A trademark renewal can be filed within 6 months before the expiry of the 10-year validity period.

A trademark registration is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years.

Form TM-R is the official form used to apply for the renewal of a trademark in the Indian Trademark Registry.

If you miss the deadline, you have a 6-month "grace period" to file with a late fee. If you miss that too, the mark is removed from the register.

Yes, between 6 months to 1 year after expiry, you can file for "Restoration" (Form TM-W) by proving sufficient cause and paying a high penalty.

As of 2026, the fee is ₹9,000 for e-filing (for individuals/startups/MSMEs) and ₹10,000 for physical filing or other entities.

No. Substantial changes to the trademark are not allowed during renewal. You must renew the mark exactly as it was registered.

The Registry updates the online status and provides a "Renewal Certificate" or a status update confirming the next 10 years of validity.

The Registrar is legally required to send a notice (Form RG-3) to the owner before removing the mark, though owners are advised not to wait for it.

Renewal is class-specific. You must renew the mark in each class where it is registered.

The trademark must first be "Transmitted" to the legal heirs or successors. Once the ownership is updated in the Registry, the renewal can be filed by the new owners.

Yes. You can use the renewal process to narrow down the list of goods or services if you are no longer using the mark for certain items in that class.

Only the registered proprietor (owner) or their authorized agent can file for renewal. A licensee can only do so if they have a specific Power of Attorney from the owner.

No. The original registration number remains the same. The renewal only extends the validity of that specific registration for another 10 years.

If a mark is already registered but has a pending post-registration opposition or rectification, you must still file for renewal to keep the protection active.

The surcharge for filing during the 6-month grace period after expiry is typically double the standard government fee.

Yes. The Trademark Registry incentivizes e-filing with a 10% lower fee compared to physical (paper) submissions.

Yes. These follow the same 10-year cycle, but may require updated "Regulations of Use" if the association's rules have changed.

Government statutory fees are generally exempt from GST, but professional service fees charged by attorneys are subject to the standard 18% GST.

If your mark is registered internationally via the Madrid Protocol, renewals must be handled through WIPO. However, you must also ensure your basic Indian registration remains active through local renewal.

The Registrar may accept restoration if the delay was due to circumstances beyond the owner's control, such as serious illness, administrative errors by a previous agent, or non-receipt of the RG-3 notice.

No. The Registry records must reflect the current owner. If an assignment has occurred, the transfer (Form TM-P) should ideally be recorded before or along with the renewal.

Yes. You can opt for "Partial Renewal" by choosing to renew the mark only for specific classes while letting others lapse if they are no longer relevant to your business.

Always renew. A renewal preserves your "Priority Date" (original filing date). A new application starts from scratch, making you vulnerable to similar marks filed in the interim.

Series marks are renewed through a single Form TM-R. However, the renewal fee is typically higher as it covers all variations within the series.

Section 25 governs the duration, renewal, removal, and restoration of trademarks in India, defining the 10-year cycle and the Registrar's duties regarding expiry notices.

No. The user date (date since when the mark is used) is a historical fact from the original application and cannot be modified during the renewal process.

While the Registrar is legally required to send the notice, the onus of renewal remains with the owner. You cannot use the non-receipt of notice as a primary excuse for missing the renewal window.