Maintenance and Renewal

Trade mark registrations must be renewed within a period that is set according to the individual country or registration regime. In most countries a trade mark registration will last for ten years, after which a fee must be paid for the mark to be renewed for a further period.

In some cases it is necessary to show evidence of use in order to renew a trade mark. This includes filing a declaration of use at a specific point in the life of a trade mark. In essence, registered marks should be used or they may be subject to third party attack.

United Kingdom and Community trade mark registrations are valid for 10 years from the date on which the application was made. Most other trade mark registrations are valid for a similar period, subject to appropriate maintenance steps when required.