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Trademark renewal is essential for maintaining your brand's legal protection and market identity. It ensures your trademark remains active and exclusive, safeguarding its value and your business reputation.
At SoloCorp, we offer seamless trademark renewal services, guiding you through the process to keep your brand's protection intact. Our experts ensure timely filing and provide support to maintain your trademark’s legal status.
A trademark is a unique emblem, logo, word, phrase, design, or a mix of these elements that signifies and points to the origin of goods or services from a specific company or individual.
Trademarks help consumers recognize and connect products or services with a certain brand.
Trademark owners can extend their trademark's validity every decade.
A six-month grace period is provided for renewal before removal.
Under the Trade Marks Act of 1999, trademarks can be renewed for another decade after their initial registration or previous renewal.
The trademark owner must apply to the Registrar of Trademarks within the prescribed time frame to initiate the renewal process.
A registered trademark can be renewed for an additional ten years.
Trademark owners must apply to the Registrar with the required fee within the given time frame.
Upon application, the Registrar extends the trademark registration for another decade.
Before a trademark's registration expires, the Registrar must notify the trademark owner about the impending expiry and the renewal terms.
If the renewal terms are not met within the designated time frame, the Registrar has the authority to strike the trademark off the register.
It offers legal protection and rights that are upheld by the law.
Renewal aids in guarding against trademark breaches and serves as a foundation for seeking damages in instances of such violations.
Renewed trademarks allow the holder to transfer the trademark to another party, whether an individual or a business.
A validly registered trademark can be licensed, thus enhancing its financial worth.
Renewing ensures the holder retains exclusive rights, upholding the brand's unique identity and prestige.
Should a trademark lapse after ten years, the holder isn't out of options. They can opt for trademark restoration.
This process mirrors the renewal procedure but with an added catch: the holder needs to pay an extra penalty for surpassing the expiration date.
For renewing a registered trademark, the following documents must accompany the TM-12 renewal form when submitted to the Registrar of Trademarks (RoT):
The trademark renewal process in India ensures enduring protection for your trademark. Here's a concise overview of the steps involved and the accompanying documentation.
Fill out and submit Form TM-R to the Trademark Registry. Include details such as: - Trademark registration number - Current trademark status - Applicant's contact details
Renewal eligibility is determined based on the trademark's remaining validity and adherence to renewal prerequisites. If discrepancies arise, the Registry will voice its concerns, prompting the applicant to respond within a set timeframe.
Once any concerns are addressed, details concerning the renewed trademark are publicized in the Trademark Journal for 4 months. This period allows third parties to express any objections. Should objections surface, the applicant must provide a timely response. A hearing may be organized to clarify and settle the matter if not addressed.
After the designated publication duration and the amicable resolution of potential disputes, the Registry presents the Trademark Renewal Certificate. This document affirms the renewed status of your trademark, valid for another decade.
Solocorp provides an all-encompassing service for trademark renewal, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for trademark owners.
Our seasoned experts gather all requisite details and kick-start the renewal process on your behalf.
We diligently craft the renewal application, upholding precision and adherence to pertinent rules.
Our team then scrutinizes the application, tweaking it to optimize its efficacy.
Once the application meets our rigorous standards, we manage the submission process with the Registrar of Trademarks, guaranteeing timely and accurate document delivery.
With Solocorp's proficiency in trademark renewal, entrust us to effortlessly guide you through the intricate renewal steps and ensure unwavering protection for your invaluable trademarks.
We begin by gathering all necessary details and initiating the renewal process on your behalf, ensuring a seamless experience.
Our experts craft the renewal application, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
We thoroughly review the application, making any necessary adjustments to ensure its optimal effectiveness.
Once the application is complete, we manage the submission process with the Registrar of Trademarks, ensuring timely and precise delivery.
By entrusting us with your trademark renewal, you can rest assured that your trademarks will remain protected for another decade.