Bhutan Trademark Renewal

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

The renewal process follows these timelines:

• Renewal can be requested up to six (6) months before expiration.
• A six-month grace period is available after expiration, subject to an additional late renewal fee of BTN 200 or USD 10 per mark.
• Failure to renew within the grace period results in automatic lapse.

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

• Trademark registration number
• Power of Attorney (if there is a change in representative)
• Payment of renewal fees

• Bhutan does not allow restoration of lapsed trademarks.
• A new application must be filed to obtain protection for the same trademark.

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 name or address has changed, it must be updated before submitting the renewal request.

Trademark owners should avoid these common errors:

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

If you miss the renewal deadline, you can still renew your trademark within a six-month grace period by paying an additional late renewal fee of BTN 200 or USD 10. If you fail to renew within this period, the trademark will lapse permanently.

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

No, Bhutan does not require proof of use for trademark renewal.