An unrenewed mark lapses. Then anyone can take it.
Miss a renewal deadline and your registration is cancelled — the brand you built becomes fair game for a competitor, with no way back. We track every deadline and file with the USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, WIPO, and 107 trademark offices worldwide, so you keep the rights you earned without ever scrambling.
- Proactive deadline tracking and reminders
- Section 8/9 declarations, specimens, and proof of use handled
- Madrid Protocol central renewals and selective designations
From $120.00 GTC service fee — office renewal fees passed through at cost, every line itemised before you pay.
What you need to know
Understanding trademark renewal
Everything that keeps a registration alive — and the costly lapses that end one — across every major office.
What is trademark renewal?
Every trademark registration has a limited duration and must be renewed to keep protection alive.
- Most registrations last 10 years from filing or registration
- Renewal keeps your exclusive rights in force indefinitely
- Called renewal, re-registration, continuation, or prolongation by jurisdiction
Renewal deadlines by jurisdiction
Each office runs its own renewal schedule and requirements.
- US (USPTO): Section 8 at years 5-6; Section 8/9 at 9-10, then every 10 years
- EU (EUIPO): every 10 years from the filing date
- UK (UKIPO): every 10 years from the filing date
- Canada (CIPO): every 10 years (was 15 pre-2019)
- India / China / Japan / Australia: every 10 years
Proof-of-use requirements
Some jurisdictions require evidence that you're actually using the mark.
- US: Declaration of Use with specimens at years 5-6 and every renewal
- EU, UK, Canada, Japan: none at renewal, but marks can be challenged for non-use separately
- Philippines: Declaration of Actual Use required at year 5 and every renewal
Grace periods and late fees
Most offices offer a grace period with surcharges — but filing on time is always cheaper.
- USPTO: 6-month grace period, +$100/class surcharge
- EUIPO: 6-month grace period, +25% surcharge
- UKIPO: 6-month renewal period, then a 6-month restoration period
- After grace-period expiry, most registrations cannot be restored
Madrid Protocol renewals
International registrations under the Madrid System renew centrally through WIPO.
- A single renewal through WIPO covers all designated countries
- Due every 10 years from the international registration date
- You can selectively let specific country designations lapse
What happens if you don't renew?
Failure to renew has serious, often irreversible consequences.
- The registration is cancelled — your exclusive rights are lost
- You must file a new application from scratch
- You lose your original priority date
- Another party may have filed for the same or similar mark in the meantime
Transparent pricing
Fair fees, fees passed through at cost
Our renewal fees are flat and straightforward — the efficiency of doing this work day in, day out. The office's own renewal fee is whatever the government charges, passed through at cost.
US renewal
Section 8 & 9 filings
From
$250.00
+ USPTO fee $225–525/class
- Declaration of Use preparation
- Specimen review and filing
- Section 15 incontestability (optional)
EU renewal
EUIPO 10-year renewal
From
$400.00
+ EUIPO fee EUR 850
- No proof of use required
- Full renewal documentation
- Confirmation and certificate
Other countries
Varies by jurisdiction
From
$120.00
+ local government fees
- UK, Canada, India, China, Japan, and more
- Madrid Protocol renewals
- Complete quote after review
Government fees are passed through at cost. You get a complete breakdown — service fee and office fee — in your quote before any work begins.
How it works
From registration number to renewal, on time
Send us your details and an attorney confirms your next maintenance deadline before any work — or any payment — begins.
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Step 1
Send your registration details
Tell us your trademark registration number, jurisdiction, and any upcoming deadlines you're aware of.
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Step 2
An attorney reviews your case
We verify your registration, identify the next maintenance deadline, and confirm exactly what's required.
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Step 3
Quote & documentation
You get a transparent quote covering our service fee and the government fee, and we begin preparing your renewal documents.
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Step 4
Renewal filed
Once you approve, we file with the relevant trademark office — including any required specimens or declarations.
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Step 5
Confirmation received
Your renewal is filed and accepted. We send confirmation and calendar your next renewal date.
Your Customer Success Team
A real team that owns your matter — not a ticket queue.
Every GTC client gets a dedicated Account Manager and a Senior Account Manager who learn your business and stay with you from first email to final filing — real people who pick up the phone, so you never re-explain your brand or chase a queue.
Your Account Manager
Your day-to-day point of contact — coordinates every matter, keeps things moving, and already knows your file. No intake form, no re-explaining.
Your Senior Account Manager
Senior oversight on strategy and escalations, stepping in as your needs grow — so nothing important slips through the cracks.
A real person, on email or a call — at every step.
The proof
Real work, real clients, real reviews
7,500+
Trademarks filed
10,000+
Clients served
107
Trademark jurisdictions
11
In-house attorneys
“I've had the pleasure of working with Rajat for many years. He has expertly guided me through the process of registering my company in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and more. His deep knowledge of trademark law across jurisdictions is impressive.”
“We had various US trademarks to submit, and the team at Modi & Zaidi handled the entire process. They are friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. We will definitely use their services again.”
“Working with Maryam & the team of Rajat Modi has been an exceptional experience. Her professionalism, knowledge, and commitment to my case have been evident throughout the process.”
“I am a regular customer of GTC. They have done more than 15 Multi-Countries Trademarks for me so far. Their service quality and turnaround time is exceptional.”
“I had infringed on the copyright of a big brand, which threatened to lose my business. However, thanks to the professional work of this team, we signed the best possible contract and saved the business.”
“Global Trademark Company is the best in the business and I've used them for a number of my applications. Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable trademark services.”
Renewal questions, answered straight
Frequently asked questions
Not sure if your mark needs renewing yet?
Ready when you are.
Send us your registration number and a trademark attorney will check the renewal window, calendar the deadline, and quote a flat fee — a free 30-minute call, no obligation.