Trademark
Trademarks have attained growing relevance in the present scenario as it protects one’s undertaking from potent damage. They serve as the essence of a company and should be protected by all means. As far as the definition of trademark is concerned, it is a sign which is capable of being distinguished from the goods and services of one enterprise from that of another. In addition to the standard trademarks like symbols, words, letters, numerals, drawings it also includes non-conventional trademarks like smell, taste, color etc.
Considering the vast protection and usage rights granted only to the applicant through registering trademarks, the renewal of the same is substantial for the business. The limitation period of a registered trademark is 10 years after which it can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years. Prior to the completion of 10 years, the registrar provides a 6 months window to file for renewing the expired trademark. If the user fails to comply with the same, the trademark will be removed after publishing the notice in the concerned journal. Further, after the expiration period, the trademark is not immediately removed from the registers. Rather, the registrar gives a buffer period, starting from 6 months after the expiration of the trademark but within 1 year of expiry, to restore the trademark by filing an application for the same. The entire procedure has been enumerated under Rules 57-61 of the Trademark Rules 2017.
Need for renewal of Trademark
There are many advantages to renewing a trademark. Registration of the trademark awards the holder of the trademark many rights that are protected by law. It prevents the infringement of the trademark and also provide for restitution in case of such infringements.
It also allows the holder the right to transfer the trademark to another person or company at their will. Licensing of trademarks are only possible if the holder of the trademark is has registered the trademark, therefore a registered trademark holds immense monetary value.
How to renew a Trademark:
A registered trademark is only valid for 10 years, after which it needs to be renewed. The registrar of trademarks will send you a letter of reminder of the expiry of the trademark 6 months prior to its expiry. When you are going to renew a trademark you have two options:
- Renew the trademark as it is
- Renew the trademark with changes and alterations
The Cost for the renewal of a trademark depends upon whether it has been done Offline or Online.
- If done Offline it costs 10,000 rupees
- If done online it costs 9,000 rupees
After filing the application one has to follow the status of the application in case any opposition is filed to the registration of the trademark. Such opposition can be filed by any person of the public.
- When the application is approved the trademark will be published in the official gazette the Trademark Journal.
- If the trademark has been published then the owner of the trademark has protection for another ten years.
- The trademark can be indefinitely renewed.
How S.K. Agrawal & Co. Helps in Trade Mark Renewal?
With S.K. Agrawal & Co., you can renew your Trade Mark seamlessly. You can renew your Trade Mark in just 4 simple steps:
Step 1: Confirmation Mail Acceptance of our Proposal
Send confirmation mail at our email id regarding acceptance of our Proposal for Renewal of Trade Mark. You can request a callback or directly call to our expert on phone number provided at our website. Our experts will contact you and clear all your queries.
Step 2: Send the Documents on our Email Id
Send below-mentioned documents on our email Id to renew your Trademark:
- Duly filled Checklist.
- Duly notarized and signed Power of Attorney.
- Trademark Registration Certificate.
The Trade Mark renewal from S.K. Agrawal & Co. is completely online and thus, you can save time and money as you need not have to visit our office. If you want to visit to our office you are most welcome.
Step 3: Document Verification by our Expert Team and Signature of Documents
Our experts team will verify the documents submitted by you.
Step 4: Our Experts Team will File/Submit Forms to the Trade Mark Registry/Authority to Renew Your Trademark
After the Trade Mark renewal form is filed/submitted to the Trade Mark Registry/Authority, the Trade Mark Registry/Authority will verify the forms submitted by our expert team.
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