Governing Indian Law & Statutory Authority
Quick answer
A trademark is valid for 10 years and renewable indefinitely by paying the renewal fee before expiry. If you miss the date, you get a six-month grace period with a late fee, and after that the mark may be removed, though in many cases restoration is possible if you apply promptly.
Trademark registration is not permanent; it runs for 10 years from the date of application and must be renewed to keep protecting your brand. Renewal is inexpensive and simple compared with the cost of losing the mark, but it is easy to overlook in a busy business. If a mark lapses, Indian practice allows a grace period and then a restoration route, but the longer you wait, the more exposed your brand becomes. At Inamdar Legal we track and coordinate trademark renewals for clients in India and across Gujarat remotely.
The short answer
- 01A trademark runs for 10 years and is renewable indefinitely.
- 02Renew within the term, or within the six-month grace period with a late fee.
- 03A lapsed mark can often be restored with a timely restoration application.
- 04Renewal is done online through the IP India portal.
- 05Track the date; we can remind you and handle the filing.
The 10-year term and the renewal window
A registered trademark is protected for 10 years from the application date. Before that term ends, the owner may renew for another 10 years by paying the official renewal fee. If the mark is not renewed, there is a further grace period of six months during which it may still be renewed by paying, in addition, a late fee.
The grace period and restoration
If the renewal and grace period are missed and the mark is removed, the owner is not automatically out of luck. Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Registrar may restore a removed trademark if certain conditions are satisfied, including prompt application and satisfaction that the removal is not contrary to the interests of other persons. Restoration is not guaranteed, so acting quickly and correctly matters.
Fees and who qualifies for a reduction
The official renewal fee includes both the renewal and (where applicable) late/restoration components, and a reduced fee applies to individuals, startups and small enterprises (MSME/Udyam holders), matching the reduced filing fee. Confirm the current official fee schedule before paying.
Handling renewal online
Trademark renewal in India is done online through the IP India portal. You will need the trademark registration number and the owner details. A professional can verify the date, prepare the payment and advice, and confirm the renewal certificate/status.
Why tracking the date matters
The biggest cost of an expired trademark is defensive, not the fee. Between expiry and restoration, your mark is vulnerable to others filing a similar mark or to a loss of your brand-protection footing. Renewing on time keeps continuous protection and avoids the restoration process entirely.
How Inamdar Legal helps remotely
Tell us your trademark registration number (or the brand name), and we verify the registration and renewal status, confirm the current fee, and guide the online renewal or the restoration route if the mark has lapsed. To begin, send your registration number or brand name and the owner details.
When to obtain a review
A review is especially useful when…
- — Your trademark registration is approaching the end of its 10-year term.
- — You missed a renewal and want to use the grace period.
- — Your trademark shows as lapsed/removed and you want restoration.
- — You want to confirm your registration status and renewal date.
Primary references
Official sources used for this guide
Legal information notice
This guide provides general information for India and is not a legal opinion on a particular mark. Official fees, deadlines and restoration requirements are set by the authorities and can change; verify the current position for your registration.