Process for Trademark renewal
Following is the process of trademark renewal
- Application of renewal shall be made in form TM-12
- Either the registered owner shall make an application of the trademark or his authorized agent.
Trademark Renewal processing Fee
There are two ways to submit an application for trademark renewal. The applicant can either visit the official premises of the concerned department or apply for Trademark renewal online at the official website. Both options are available to the applicant. The license renewal fee varies with the application mode.
- If the application is filed physically, the trademark license renewal cost is ten thousand rupees.
- If the application is filed online, the trademark license renewal cost is nine thousand rupees.
As you can see that the online renewal application fee is cheaper, it is recommended to file your renewal application online. This is done so to take these registration processes online.
Trademark Restoration
After ten years, if the trademark is not renewed, the person still has the option of trademark restoration. The restoration is similar to the renewal process, but the applicant has to pay an additional fine for crossing the expiry date.
Unregistered Trademark Renewal
Suppose any person falsely represents that a trademark is registered for any goods or services. But in actuality, the trademark is not registered. In that case, he/she is punishable with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years or with a fine, or both.
Any person who sells, lets for hire or exposes for sale, or hires or has in his possession for sale, good or things, or provides or hires services, to which any unauthorized trademark or false trade description is applied is punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and upto three years. A fine can also be levied to an amount of not less than rupees fifty thousand to a maximum of rupees two lakhs.