Logo Renewal
- Art Teacher
- London, UK
- 5-7 Hrs
A logo isn’t just a design—it’s an asset that grows in value over time, and like any valuable asset, it needs to be protected. Once your logo is registered as a trademark, it offers exclusive rights and legal protection for 10 years. But that protection isn’t permanent unless you renew it on time. Logo renewal is a crucial legal step to maintain your brand’s identity, reputation, and ownership rights. If missed, you risk losing the trademark and allowing others to legally use a similar logo. Renewing your logo ensures continuous protection without interruption, keeping competitors at bay and preserving your brand’s goodwill. The renewal process is simpler than the original registration and can be done within a specified time before or after expiry.
- Trademark Registration Certificate (copy)
- TM-R Form – Application for renewal
- Power of Attorney (Form TM-48)
- ID & Address Proof of the Applicant
- Proof of prior use (optional)
- Payment receipt – for renewal fees
- Check trademark expiry date
- File renewal application (Form TM-R) – up to 1 year before expiry or within 6 months after expiry (grace period)
- Pay renewal fees
- Receive acknowledgement
- Trademark office review
- Renewal certificate issued
FAQs
Your trademark becomes removed from the register, and you must file for restoration under Section 25(4) with valid justification.
Trademark renewal typically does not require substantive re-examination or publication; it is an administrative process involving fee payment.
Yes, once a trademark expires and is removed from the register, anyone may apply to register the same or a similar logo, giving rise to possible brand confusion or loss of exclusivity.
Renewal is still formally required, but non-use exposes the mark to cancellation on grounds of non-use; if you never use the trademark, others may challenge or remove it even if you pay renewal fees.
Generally, no. Renewal can still proceed unless there's a specific injunction or legal stay affecting your trademark rights.