How often must a trademark be renewed?

Every 10 years from the date of registration, under s.25 of the Trade Marks Act 1999. The renewal can be filed up to 6 months before the expiry date.

What is the government fee for renewal?

₹5,000 per mark per class (Rule 81 / First Schedule). Restoration (if filed after expiry) attracts an additional ₹3,000 per mark per class under Rule 83.

What happens if I miss the renewal deadline?

The mark is removed from the Register under s.25(3). You can restore it within 6-12 months after expiry by paying the additional ₹3,000 restoration fee. After 12 months, the mark is permanently lost.

What is the difference between renewal and restoration?

Renewal is filed before the expiry date (or within 6 months after, with surcharge). Restoration is filed 6-12 months after expiry - requires the additional ₹3,000 fee plus the standard renewal fee.

Can I renew a trademark in only some classes?

Yes - each class is renewed independently. If you no longer need a class, simply do not renew that class; the Register entry for that class lapses.

Do I need to submit evidence of use at renewal?

No - renewal under s.25 does not require evidence of use. Use is required only if a s.47 non-use removal is filed against the mark.

Will the Registrar send me a renewal notice?

The Registrar issues a notice of expiration under Rule 82, but it is best practice to track the date independently. I-Pro tracks renewal dates for its clients and sends reminders.

Can I renew a trademark that has been assigned?

Yes - renewal is filed by the current registered proprietor (assignee). If the assignment is not yet recorded, file TM-P first, then TM-R.

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Trademark Renewal Online in India | Secure Your Brand Identity in Chennai

Renew your registered trademark every 10 years under s.25 via Form TM-R. ₹5,000 per class. Restoration window 6-12 months after expiry. Filing by I-Pro.

Statutory basis: Trade Marks Act 1999, **s. 25 (Duration and renewal of registration)**, s. 25(3) (removal on non-renewal), s. 25(4) (restoration).

Turnaround

15 Days

₹

Starts from

₹9,099

Money-back accuracy

Guaranteed

Total starting from

₹9,099

Professional + estimated government fee

Professional fee₹4,599 starts with

Government fee (est.)₹4,500 / ₹9,000 (Chennai)

Turnaround15 Days

Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.

CONFIRMEDverified 25 Aug 2026

Total starting from

₹9,099

15 Days

Prof: ₹4,599•Govt: ₹4,500 / ₹9,000• Guaranteed

Dedicated specialist

CA-led, named point of contact

Tracked client portal

Real-time status, end-to-end

Money-back accuracy

Refile-free if our error

Flat-fee pricing

No hidden charges, ever

About this service

Trademark Registration confers an exclusive statutory right to the use of a brand name, wordmark, logo, or slogan in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. Governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and managed by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), registration protects against counterfeiters, establishes nationwide priority, and creates an intangible commercial asset valid for 10 years and perpetually renewable.

Eligibility & thresholds

Minimum

Individual, startup, or enterprise
Distinctive name, logo, or tagline
Specific Nice classification (Class 1-45)

Maximum

Multi-class filing permitted
Series & collective marks supported
10-year statutory validity per renewal

Statutory floor

50% Govt fee discount for MSME / DPIIT
Section 9 (absolute grounds) clear
Section 11 (relative similarity) clear

What's included

Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.

Comprehensive TM Search

Deep search across phonetic and visual similarities in IP India trademark database.

Nice Class Specification

Accurate drafting of goods and services specifications under appropriate classes (1–45).

Form TM-A Filing

Official filing on the CGPDTM portal with instant TM application number generation.

Attorney Scrutiny

Formulation and verification by specialized intellectual property advocates.

Status Tracking & Alerts

Real-time tracking of examination reports, journal publication, and objections.

Certificate Issuance

Delivery of official registration certificate with 10-year exclusive legal protection.

Government Fee Breakdown

Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.

Fee Component	Amount (₹)	Basis / Authority
Trademark Renewal Online in India Statutory Fee	₹4,500 / ₹9,000	Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority
Total Government Fee	₹4,500 / ₹9,000	(for default assumptions stated below)

Fee Component

Trademark Renewal Online in India Statutory Fee

Amount (₹)

₹4,500 / ₹9,000

Basis / Authority

Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority

Total Government Fee

₹4,500 / ₹9,000

(for default assumptions stated below)

Government charges only — verified statutory schedule for Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Professional fee separate.

Required documents

Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.

1
TM-R application (Form TM-R)
electronically filed.
2
TM-48 authorisation if filed by an agent
Identity and statutory verification
3
Original registration certificate (for endorsement)
if available.
4
Proof of payment of the renewal fee
Identity and statutory verification
5
Identity and address proof of the proprietor
Identity and statutory verification

How it works

Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.

1
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
tracks the renewal date (registration date + 10 ye...
tracks the renewal date (registration date + 10 years) and notifies the customer at least 6 months before expiry.
2
Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
confirms renewal and provides updated proprietor d...
confirms renewal and provides updated proprietor details.
3
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
drafts the TM-R renewal application....
drafts the TM-R renewal application.
4
Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
signs TM-48; **I-Pro** uploads documents....
signs TM-48; **I-Pro** uploads documents.
5
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
files TM-R on the IP India portal and pays the ren...
files TM-R on the IP India portal and pays the renewal fee (₹5,000 per mark per class).
6
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
issues a renewal certificate endorsing the next re...
issues a renewal certificate endorsing the next renewal date.
7
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
records the restoration in the Register and publis...
records the restoration in the Register and publishes a notice in the Trade Marks Journal.
8
I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
delivers the renewed certificate to the customer....
delivers the renewed certificate to the customer.

Post-registration compliance

What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.

Filing	Form	Deadline
Form TM-M / TM-R Renewal CGPDTM	`TM-R`	Every 10 years prior to expiry
Statement of Use / User Affidavit Trademark Registry	`Rule 25 Affidavit`	At filing or upon examiner requisition
Response to Examination Report CGPDTM	`MIS-R`	Within 30 days of examination report issue
Form TM-U (Registered User / License) CGPDTM	`TM-U`	Within 6 months of executing license deed
Form TM-P (Change in Name / Address) CGPDTM	`TM-P`	Promptly upon proprietor corporate change

Filing

Form TM-M / TM-R Renewal

CGPDTM

Form

TM-R

Deadline

Every 10 years prior to expiry

Filing

Statement of Use / User Affidavit

Trademark Registry

Form

Rule 25 Affidavit

Deadline

At filing or upon examiner requisition

Filing

Response to Examination Report

CGPDTM

Form

MIS-R

Deadline

Within 30 days of examination report issue

Filing

Form TM-U (Registered User / License)

CGPDTM

Form

TM-U

Deadline

Within 6 months of executing license deed

Filing

Form TM-P (Change in Name / Address)

CGPDTM

Form

TM-P

Deadline

Promptly upon proprietor corporate change

Penalties for non-compliance

Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.

Non-compliance	Provision	Penalty
Failure to renew within statutory window	Section 25(3) Trade Marks Act	Surcharge fee + restoration fine up to 1 year
Unlawful use of registered symbol (®)	Section 107 Trade Marks Act	Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or statutory fine
Failure to reply to examination objection within 30 days	Section 21 / Rule 33	No extension of time permitted

Non-compliance

Failure to renew within statutory window

Provision

Section 25(3) Trade Marks Act

Penalty

Surcharge fee + restoration fine up to 1 year

Non-compliance

Unlawful use of registered symbol (®)

Provision

Section 107 Trade Marks Act

Penalty

Imprisonment up to 3 years and/or statutory fine

Non-compliance

Failure to reply to examination objection within 30 days

Provision

Section 21 / Rule 33

Penalty

No extension of time permitted

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.

1
Proposing a descriptive or generic brand name (Section 9 objection)
Why: Trade Marks Act prohibits registering words that merely describe the product's character or quality (e.g. 'Pure Cold Pressed Oil').
Fix: We conduct pre-filing distinctiveness evaluation and suggest distinctive, coined, or arbitrary brand elements.
2
Filing without a prior phonetic and visual trademark search
Why: Existing registered or pending marks in the same or related Nice class trigger Section 11 relative grounds objections.
Fix: Our IP attorneys run exhaustive phonetic searches on the IP India database across all 45 classes before filing.
3
Selecting incorrect Nice Class or vague goods specification
Why: Protection is strictly bounded by the classes filed; incorrect classification leaves your primary offerings unprotected.
Fix: We draft precise, legally audited goods and services specifications matching international Nice Classification standards.

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