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How to renew a trademark after it has expired? How much does it cost?

1. How much does it cost to renew a trademark?

According to national trademark issuance regulations, trademark renewal is charged according to regulations: the fee for trademark renewal is an official fee of RMB 2,000.00. /piece (during the renewal period), if the application is entrusted to a trademark agency, the applicant shall pay the renewal fees and agency fees to the trademark agency. The renewal fees collected by the Trademark Office shall be deducted from the advance payment of the trademark agency. deduct. The service fee generally ranges from 500 to 1,000 yuan;

Trademark renewal completion time: It takes about 3 to 6 months to complete the trademark renewal. The entire process includes application, review, renewal announcement, Nuclear development renewal certificate. If the registration renewal application is submitted within the six-month extension period, a delay fee of RMB 250 is required.

2. What are the precautions for trademark renewal?

1. After the renewal application is approved, the Trademark Office will send the application by mail according to the address filled in on the application form. Proof of renewal.

2. If the renewal application does not meet the regulations, the Trademark Office will notify the applicant in writing by mail to make corrections within a time limit according to the address filled in the application form.

3. If the renewal application cannot be approved due to other reasons, the Trademark Office will notify the applicant in writing by mail according to the address filled in the application form.

4. If the applicant entrusts a trademark agency to handle the renewal application, the Trademark Office will not directly have any correspondence with the applicant, and all documents will be sent to the trademark agency.

5. The category of the application should be filled in according to the international classification category approved by the "Trademark Registration Certificate".

3. How long is the validity period of a trademark?

China’s Trademark Law stipulates that a registered trademark is valid for 10 years, calculated from the date of approval of registration. If the validity period of a registered trademark expires and it is necessary to continue to use it, it should apply for renewal of registration within 6 months before the expiration; if the application cannot be made during this period, a 6-month extension period can be given. If an application has not been made before the extension period expires, the registered trademark will be cancelled. Each renewal of registration is valid for 10 years. After the registration renewal is approved, an announcement will be made.

Registered trademarks are protected by law, and the registrant has exclusive rights over them for a period of time. Upon expiration of the validity period, the trademark right will no longer be protected by law. The validity period of a registered trademark is 10 years, calculated from the date of approval of registration.

To sum up, the validity period of a registered trademark in my country is ten years. Before expiration, if people want to continue to hold ownership of the trademark, they need to go through the renewal procedures. To handle this business, you need to go to the Trademark Office, submit materials on-site and pay fees. The current fee is not high, 2,000 yuan each time. It's relatively cheaper to do it yourself, but hiring an agency will cost you extra.