The process of renewing a registered trademark before its 10-year validity expires, ensuring continued legal protection and exclusive rights.
Trademark owners whose registration is nearing its 10-year expiry and want uninterrupted brand protection.
Trade Marks Registry, Trade Marks Act 1999
Original trademark registration certificate; Form TM-R (renewal application); proof of use (if restoring after lapse); authorisation (Form TM-48, if filed via agent).
Within 6 months before expiry of the 10-year term (a grace period with surcharge is available after expiry).
It can be restored within 1 year of expiry with additional fees; after that, it may be removed from the register.