Guide · renewal

Trademark renewal in India: every 10 years, without the scramble.

A registration lasts 10 years and renews indefinitely — if you don't miss the date. Understand the renewal, grace and restoration windows, and let TM Watch keep the calendar.

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The renewal lifecycle

  1. 1

    10-year term

    A registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the date of filing (s.25(1)), and can be renewed indefinitely for further 10-year terms.

  2. 2

    Renewal window (Form TM-R)

    You can renew within the 6 months before expiry. Renewing on time keeps the registration continuously in force.

  3. 3

    Grace period & surcharge

    If missed, the mark can still be renewed within 6 months after expiry on payment of a surcharge (s.25(3)) — but the mark is at risk in that gap.

  4. 4

    Restoration

    Beyond the grace period, a removed mark may be restored and renewed under s.25(4) within the prescribed time, subject to conditions.

Don't rely on the grace period

The 6-month post-expiry grace window (s.25(3)) exists, but the registration is exposed while it runs, and restoration after removal is costlier and less certain. TM Watch surfaces renewals in urgency bands — overdue, 30, 90 and 180 days — so you renew inside the safe window.

Frequently asked questions

How often do I renew a trademark in India?
Every 10 years. The registration runs for 10 years from the filing date and is renewable indefinitely for successive 10-year terms under s.25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
What is the grace period for trademark renewal?
If you miss the renewal date, the mark can generally still be renewed within 6 months after expiry on payment of a prescribed surcharge (s.25(3)). During that window the registration is vulnerable, so it should not be relied on as a plan.
Can a removed trademark be restored?
Yes. A mark removed for non-renewal may be restored and renewed under s.25(4) within the prescribed period, subject to conditions and fees. Restoration is more expensive and less certain than renewing on time.
Can my trademark be removed for non-use?
Yes. A registered mark can be vulnerable to removal for non-use under s.47 if it has not been genuinely used for a continuous period defined by the Act. Keeping evidence of use and renewing on time both matter.
How does TM Watch help with renewals?
TM Watch computes each mark's renewal date from its filing date, shows upcoming and overdue renewals with urgency bands and an estimated government fee, and reminds you well ahead. It is advisory and never pays or files the renewal — you or your attorney do.

Software for practitioners — not a filing service. TM Watch is the platform your practice runs on: it tracks status, computes statutory deadlines with their basis, watches the Journal and prepares drafts for your review. Every date is advisory — verify against the official Registry record. TM Watch never files, pays, or signs anything with the Registry; you, the attorney, stay in control of every action.

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