Quick answer
How much does trademark renewal cost and when should I file?
Trademark renewal costs ₹9,000 per class when Form TM-R is e-filed (₹10,000 on paper), as of November 2026. You can file at any time within one year before the registration expires. Within six months after expiry you can still renew by adding a ₹4,500 surcharge per class; after that, restoration is possible up to one year from expiry.
- Renews registration for 10 more years
- ₹9,000 per class e-filed on Form TM-R
- File up to one year before expiry
- Late: ₹4,500 surcharge within six months
- Restoration possible up to one year after expiry
What is trademark renewal and when is it due?
Trademark renewal is the extension of a registered trademark for a further ten years from the expiry of the last registration, under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. A registration lasts ten years, so every registered brand faces a renewal date, and missing it can lead to removal of the mark from the register.
Find the expiry date on your registration certificate or the IP India e-register. Rule 57 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 allows the renewal request to be filed not more than one year before that date. If you have not filed, the Registrar sends a notice in Form RG-3 not more than six months before expiry, but do not rely on that notice reaching you if your address on record is old.
Renewal is needed by anyone who still uses the brand: shops, manufacturers, restaurants, software firms and franchise owners. If the brand has been sold or the owner's name or address has changed, fix the record as part of the renewal work.
Trademark renewal timeline: on time, late and restoration
There are three windows. Filing before expiry is the normal route; the surcharge and restoration windows exist for owners who missed the date, and they cost more and carry more risk.
| Window | What you file | Government fee per class (e-filing) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to one year before expiry | TM-R renewal | ₹9,000 |
| Within six months after expiry | TM-R renewal with surcharge | ₹9,000 renewal plus ₹4,500 surcharge |
| After six months and within one year of expiry | TM-R restoration and renewal | ₹9,000 renewal plus ₹9,000 restoration |
| More than one year after expiry | No renewal route under the rules | A fresh application may be needed |
Sources: IP India forms and official fees (paper filing: ₹10,000, ₹5,000 and ₹10,000) and Trade Marks Rules, 2017, checked November 2026.
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What documents are needed for trademark renewal?
Renewal needs little paperwork if the owner and address on the register are still correct: the registration details, the owner's identity and an authorisation if an agent files. Changes in ownership or address must be recorded first or alongside, otherwise the renewal can stall.
| Document | Needed when | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registration number and certificate copy | Always | Confirms classes and expiry date |
| Registered proprietor's name and address | Always | Must match the register |
| Form TM-48 authorisation | An agent files | Signed by the proprietor |
| Assignment deed and TM-P request | Brand sold or transferred to a new owner | Record the new owner before or with renewal |
| Proof of change of name or address and TM-P | Company renamed or office moved | Change of address on TM-P is ₹900 e-filing |
| Recent proof of use | Good practice | Helps if non-use is ever alleged later |
TM-P fees from the IP India official fee table, checked November 2026.
How to file trademark renewal online: step by step
Renewal is filed on the IP India e-filing portal. The steps below are what we follow for each registration, including a check that the register shows the right owner before the fee is paid.
- 1
Check the e-register
Confirm the expiry date, classes, proprietor name and address recorded for the mark.
- 2
Fix the record if needed
File TM-P for any assignment, change of name or change of address so the renewal goes in the correct name.
- 3
Choose the right TM-R request
Plain renewal before expiry, renewal with surcharge within six months, or restoration and renewal within one year.
- 4
File TM-R and pay per class
Submit online with ₹9,000 per class, plus surcharge or restoration fee where applicable.
- 5
Track the status
Watch the e-register until the renewal is entered and the new expiry date shows.
- 6
Diarise the next renewal
Set a reminder roughly a year before the new expiry so the next window is not missed.
What happens if you do not renew a trademark?
If the renewal fee is not paid by expiry, the Registrar may remove the mark from the register and advertise the removal in the Trade Marks Journal under Rule 59. Filing TM-R with the surcharge within six months of expiry prevents removal.
After removal, Section 25(4) allows restoration only on application within one year from expiry, and the Registrar restores the mark only if satisfied that it is just to do so. Beyond one year there is no renewal route in the rules, so you would usually need to file a fresh application, losing your original filing date and risking that someone else has filed a similar mark in the gap.
A lapsed registration also weakens your position on marketplaces and in disputes, because brand registries and courts look for a valid registration certificate.
Should you update or expand protection at renewal time?
Renewal is a good moment to check whether the registration still matches how you trade. Renewal cannot add new goods or change the mark itself, so if your business has grown into new products or your logo has changed, that needs a new application.
- New product lines. A namkeen brand that now sells frozen snacks may need another class. That is a fresh TM-A, see our trademark registration page.
- Redesigned logo. A materially different logo is a new mark. Keep renewing the old one while it is in use and file the new version separately.
- Classes you no longer use. You choose which classes to renew and pay for. Dropping unused ones saves ₹9,000 each.
- Copycats. If you have seen look-alike packaging, consider recording the artwork through copyright registration as well.
Trademark renewal for Delhi brand owners
Many Delhi brands were registered a decade or more ago, often in the name of a founder, a partnership that has since been converted, or an old office address. The Delhi branch of the Trade Marks Registry in Dwarka handles marks from Delhi, but the main risk we see is not the Registry: it is records that no longer match the business.
Typical cases from North West Delhi include a proprietorship converted into a company where the mark was never assigned, and a family brand where the registered proprietor has passed away and heirs need to record their title. Sorting these first avoids a renewal filed in the wrong name. Businesses around Pitampura and Netaji Subhash Place can walk in with the certificate; see our CA in Pitampura page.
If the brand now belongs to a company formed later, the assignment and the company's ROC compliance records should line up, since buyers and investors check both.
How CA in Delhi handles your trademark renewal
Send us the registration number or certificate and we check the expiry date, classes and recorded owner before anything else. Khubchandani & Co. Chartered Accountants lists trademark registration among its services; we confirm whether that firm or a partner trademark professional files your renewal, and you get a fixed quote before work starts, with government fees shown separately.
What you get back: a note on any record changes needed, the filed TM-R with acknowledgement, and confirmation once the new expiry date appears on the register. Renewals that are already past expiry are prioritised because the surcharge and restoration windows are strict.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a trademark valid in India?
A registered trademark is valid for ten years and can be renewed for further periods of ten years each, without limit, under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Check the expiry date on your certificate or the IP India e-register.
What is the trademark renewal fee?
As of November 2026 the official fee is ₹9,000 per class for e-filed Form TM-R and ₹10,000 per class for paper filing. Renewal within six months after expiry adds a surcharge of ₹4,500 per class e-filed, and restoration adds ₹9,000 per class on top of the renewal fee.
How early can I renew my trademark?
Rule 57 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 allows the renewal request to be filed not more than one year before the registration expires. Filing early in that window gives time to fix any problem with the owner's name or address on the register.
Can I renew a trademark after it has expired?
Yes, for a limited time. Within six months after expiry you file TM-R with a surcharge. After six months and up to one year from expiry, you can apply for restoration and renewal, which the Registrar allows if it is just to do so. After one year there is no renewal route in the rules.
Will the Registry remind me before expiry?
Rule 58 says the Registrar sends a notice in Form RG-3 not more than six months before expiry if no renewal has been filed. It goes to the address on record, so if you have moved, you may never receive it. Keep your own reminder.
Can I add new goods or change my logo when renewing?
No. Renewal continues the registration exactly as it stands. New goods, new classes or a materially changed logo need a fresh trademark application. You can, however, choose not to renew classes you no longer use.
The brand owner has changed. Can the new owner renew?
The new owner should first record the assignment on Form TM-P with the assignment deed, then file the renewal in their name. Renewing in the old owner's name and fixing it later creates confusion and can delay matters.
Do I need to show use of the mark to renew?
The renewal form does not ask for proof of use. However, a mark left unused for a long period can be challenged for removal by others, so keep dated invoices and ads showing current use alongside your renewal records.
Can trademark renewal be done online from outside Delhi?
Yes. TM-R is filed on the IP India portal, so the renewal can be handled entirely online. Send the certificate and authorisation by email or WhatsApp and we file it, wherever your business is based.