Apply Online

1. To Renew Your Trade Mark, the applicant has to make the application online via link
2. The applicant has to click the "Start Now" button.
3. There will be three options — "A single patent, trademark or registered design", "Up to 50 patents, trademarks or registered designs”, “Up to 1,500 patents, trademarks or registered designs".
4. Click on what the applicant wants to renew and enter the details and then click the “Submit” button.
5. The applicant will be redirected to a page where the application process begins.
6. The applicant is required to enter the requested information.
7. Upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of £50 in online.
9. Once completed with all the details, the applicant has to click the “submit” button.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant will receive the permit through email.
14. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply through-Post

1. To Renew Your Trade Mark, the applicant has to contact The Intellectual Property Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer or the application form can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office's postal address.
7. The postal address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of £50
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will receive the permit through email.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form link
• Proof of identity
• Trademark Details
• Proof of Use
• Previous Registration Certificate

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE
Address:
Concept House,Cardiff Road
Newport,South Wales
NP10 8QQ
Email: forms@ipo.gov.uk
Mailing address:
Intellectual Property Office,
Concept House, Cardiff Road,
Newport, South Wales, NP10 8QQ.
Contact link – link

• Any trademark permit holder who intends to Renew the applicant’s Trade Mark is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of £50

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

• Application form – link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Employee id
• Date of birth
• Gender

• By renewing the trademark, the applicant ensures its continuous protection. Trademarks are initially registered for a specific period, usually ten years, and need to be renewed periodically to maintain their validity. Failing to renew may result in the loss of the applicant’s trademark rights.

• For more information – link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

Some of the uses of renewing the applicant’s trade mark in Scotland

• EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS: Renewing the applicant’s trademark allows he/she to continue enjoying exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with the registered goods or services. It prevents others from using similar marks that can cause confusion among consumers and protects your brand's reputation.

• LEGAL PROTECTION: A renewed trademark provides the applicant with legal protection against unauthorized use or infringement by others. If someone infringes upon his/her trademark rights, he/she can take legal action to enforce his/her rights and seek remedies such as damages or injunctions.