How long does a trademark renewal last?
23-05-10
Trademark Registration and Renewal Durations by Country
In most countries, trademarks are initially valid for ten years, with the possibility of renewal every ten years thereafter. The duration of trademark registration may vary depending on the laws of the country where it was registered. Additionally, trademark offices provide a grace period, allowing trademark owners to renew a mark after its expiration with the settlement of additional penalty charges.
Below is a summary table outlining the duration of trademark registration and the grace period for renewal after expiration in various countries:
|
Country |
Duration of a registration? |
Grace period for renewal after expiration |
|
Algeria |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Bahrain |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Egypt |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
European Union |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Jordan |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Kuwait |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Lebanon |
Fifteen years from Registration date |
Three months |
|
Libya |
Ten years from filing date |
Three months |
|
Morocco |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Oman |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Qatar |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Saudi Arabia |
Ten Hijri Years - Equivalent to 9.5 Gregorian years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Syria |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
Tunisia |
Ten years from filing date |
NA |
|
Turkey |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
|
United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
Ten years from filing date |
Three months |
|
United Kingdom |
Six months |
|
|
United States |
Six months |
|
|
Yemen |
Ten years from filing date |
Six months |
