Trademark Renewal in Pune: 10-Year Validity Extension, Form TM-R Filing & Avoiding Surcharge

Dedicated Guide to Trademark Renewal (Form TM-R) in Pune

Under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, a registered trademark remains legally valid for a period of 10 years from the date of application. Unlike patents or copyrights which eventually enter the public domain, trademark protection can be extended indefinitely in 10-year increments through timely renewal. Failing to renew a registered trademark results in removal of the mark from the Register of Trade Marks, opening the door for competitors to claim your brand name.

An application for renewal in Form TM-R can be submitted up to 6 months prior to the expiration date. If the deadline is missed, the mark enters a 6-month grace period where it can still be renewed upon payment of a statutory late fee surcharge. KOKJAGUAR Consultancy in Magarpatta City monitors renewal calendars for corporate brands across Pune and executes timely TM-R filings. Explore our Trademark Renewal services in Pune.

Statutory Deadlines & Government Fees for Form TM-R

• Standard Renewal (Within 6 months before expiry): Government e-filing fee of ₹9,000 per class (₹10,000 physical).
• Renewal with Surcharge (Within 6 months after expiry): Standard ₹9,000 fee plus statutory late surcharge of ₹4,500 per class.
• Subsequent Validity: Extends registration for another full 10-year term from the original expiration date.