Guyana Trademark Renewal

• Local trademarks: Valid for 7 years, renewable every 14 years
• UK-based trademarks: Valid as long as the corresponding UK registration remains active

• For local marks: Renew within 3 months prior to the expiration date
• For UK-based marks: Renew as per the UK timeline and submit the updated UK certificate to Guyana
• Grace period:
• Local marks: 1-month grace period after publication of non-renewal in the Gazette
• UK marks: 6-month grace period after UK expiration

• Form 11
• A signed Authorization of Agent (AOA)
• Payment of the official renewal fee
• For UK-based registrations: a certified copy of the renewed UK certificate

• Late renewal fee during the grace period
• After the grace period, restoration is at the Registrar discretion, subject to payment of:
• Renewal fee
• Late fee
• Restoration fee
• Once removed, re-registration by third parties is blocked for 1 year

• Monitor your renewal dates: reminders are not always sent
• Update the registry if your agent or contact information changes

Avoid these mistakes:

• Missing the short 1-month grace period for local marks
• Failing to submit UK certificate on time for UK-based marks
• Assuming restoration is automatic: it is not

For local marks, you get a 1-month grace period after non-renewal is published. Restoration is discretionary. For UK-based marks, there's a 6-month grace period after UK expiry.

Yes, restoration is possible with Registrar approval and payment of applicable fees.

No. Use is not required for renewal in Guyana.

Update your records with the Commercial Registry to avoid renewal issues.