A registered trademark is valid for 10 years. To keep your protection, you must renew it before it expires.
Key points
- Registration is valid for 10 years, and can be renewed for further periods of 10 years each.
- Renewal is filed with the Trademark Registry before the expiry date.
- If it is missed, a restoration route exists with additional fees, but it is better not to let the mark lapse.
What you need
- Your trademark registration number and details.
- Confirmation that applicant details are current; if the ownership has changed, record the change first.
- Authorisation for the agent filing the renewal.
Why it matters
An expired mark can be removed from the register, and others may then apply for similar marks. We track renewal dates for the marks we handle, and can review your existing marks if you do not know their status.
Common questions
How do I know when my mark expires?
Check the status on the Trademark Registry's online register, or send us the application number and we will check it.
This guide is general information, not professional advice. Rules, thresholds and timelines change, so we confirm the current position for your case before filing. Government fees are separate from our service charge and are quoted before work begins.