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How do I renew my trademark?

Founder & Trademark Attorney

Trademark renewal is filed directly with the IP office where the trademark is registered, either online through the office's portal or through a legal representative. The renewal application identifies the trademark by registration number and covers the next 10-year term upon payment of the renewal fee.

File within the standard renewal window (six months before expiry in most jurisdictions, up to 12 months in the US, Australia, and New Zealand). If the deadline is missed, most jurisdictions allow a late renewal during a six-month grace period with an additional surcharge. After the grace period, the trademark lapses and a new application would be required.

The renewal does not require re-examination of the mark. You may narrow the goods and services at renewal but cannot add new ones.

Trama handles trademark renewals; get a renewal reminder before your deadline.

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