Renewals
This is a maintenance function, after you have had a Trade Mark, Design or Patent registration for a few years.
Unlike the rights associated with designs, patents and copyright, all of which expire, but at different times, trade marks rights can potentially last forever; just think of some of the brands that have been around for years. They do this, so long as the trade mark remains in use and so long as renewal fees are paid. Renewal occurs at different times, but as a rule of thumb, think 10 years from when you took the registration out. However, in some places like the USA, you have to submit Declarations of Use between the 5-6 years of the registration, otherwise the rights can fail. In other countries we have to show examples of use on renewal.
Utilising our dedicated trade mark database record system and our international network of associates around the world, we provide a fully integrated renewals service.
We can provide:
- Timely reminders, well in advance of renewal deadlines.
- Attendance to renewals on your behalf.
- Attendance to Declarations of Use and the like.
- Recommendations as to whether renewal is necessary.
