Trademark renewal refers to the process of extending the validity of a registered trademark. A trademark is typically valid for a period of 10 years from the date of its registration. After this period, the trademark owner must renew the trademark registration to maintain its legal protection and exclusivity.

Trademark renewal is an important process as it ensures that the trademark remains a valuable asset for the business and protects its brand identity from infringement. Failure to renew a trademark can result in the loss of legal protection, allowing others to use a similar or identical trademark for similar goods or services.

The process of trademark renewal involves filing a renewal application with the Indian Trademark Registry. The renewal application must be filed before the expiry of the trademark registration, and the trademark owner must pay the required renewal fees.

Once the trademark renewal application is approved, the trademark owner will receive a trademark renewal certificate from the Trademark Registry. This certificate serves as proof of the renewed trademark registration and must be maintained for future reference.

It is important to note that trademark renewal is not automatic, and the trademark owner must take active steps to renew their trademark registration. Failure to renew a trademark can result in the loss of legal protection, which can be detrimental to a business’s brand identity and market position.