Aruba Trademark Renewal

A trademark registration in Aruba is valid for ten (10) years from the registration date. It can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods

The renewal process follows these timelines:

• Trademarks may be renewed up to six (6) months before expiration.
• A three-month grace period is available after expiration, subject to an additional late renewal fee.
• Failure to renew within the grace period results in automatic lapse.

To renew a trademark with BIPA, the following must be submitted:

• Trademark registration number
• Original Power of Attorney (if no General Power is on file at the Trademark Office)
• For stylized marks or logos, a 9x9 cm image must be provided
• Payment of renewal fees

• The grace period for renewals is three (3) months after expiration.
• Late renewal is subject to an additional official fee of USD 30 per mark, regardless of the number of classes

To avoid renewal issues, trademark owners should ensure their registration details are correct:

• Ownership changes: Transfers or assignments must be recorded before renewal.
• Business details: If the registrant:™s name or address has changed, it must be updated before submitting the renewal request.

Trademark owners should avoid these common mistakes:

• Missing the renewal deadline - If renewal is not completed within the grace period, the trademark will lapse.
• Failing to submit the required Power of Attorney - If an agent is handling the renewal, proper authorization is required.
• Assuming renewal is automatic - BIPA does not send automatic renewal reminders. Trademark owners must track their deadlines.

By avoiding these mistakes, trademark owners can ensure their brand remains protected under Aruban trademark law.

If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew your trademark within a three-month grace period by paying an additional late renewal fee of USD 30. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will lapse.

No, once a trademark is canceled due to non-renewal, it cannot be reinstated. A new trademark application must be filed.

No, proof of use is not required for trademark renewal in Aruba.

Trademark renewal can be requested up to six (6) months before its expiration date.

Yes, but registration of the same mark by a different party is blocked for three (3) years unless the new applicant provides a Letter of Consent from the former owner.