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Extend Trademark Protection Period
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : Offline Service
- Service Mode : Offline
- Service Provider : Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Service Classification : G2B
- Topic : Business and Finance
Description
Within the last year of protection (10th year), the owner of a registered trademark may submit a request to extend the trademark’s period of protection.
This service results in the owner receiving a certificate guaranteeing an extended protection period for another 10 years commencing at the date of expiry of the previous protection period.
Any trademark owner who does not submit a renewal application by the end of the 10th year is entitled to a grace period of six months following the trademark’s expiry. Additional fees are required for late submissions.
Application Process
Follow these steps to extend a registered trademark’s protection period:
- Fill out the application form.
- Submit the application to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Industrial Property Rights Section.
- Pay appropriate fees.
Additional Information
A fee of QR2025 applies to trademark renewal applications submitted within the last year of the trademark’s protection period. A fee of QR5025 applies to applications submitted within the six months following the last year of protection.
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