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Kosovo trademark renewal is easier with iGERENT, trusted by 12,000+ businesses and with over 25,000 trademarks handled since 2014. We help you renew on time, stay compliant, and keep your registration active, whether we handled the original filing or not.
Straightforward hassle free services. We strive to make it easy.
An IP consultant will be assigned to you, through whom you will be able to request all your IP services
Regardless of the amount of countries you need assistance in, we will be able to cover it. We work in over 180 jurisdictions
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Our team is standing by to clarify any questions you may have regarding trademarks and IP in any country of the world
Registering a trademark in Kosovo grants exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with specific goods and services. However, these rights are not indefinite. To maintain protection, trademark owners must comply with renewal requirements before expiration.
Understanding the renewal process, deadlines, and requirements is essential to ensuring continued trademark protection in Kosovo.
In Kosovo, a trademark registration is valid for 15 years from the date of registration. Trademark owners must renew their registration every 10 years to maintain protection.
To ensure uninterrupted protection, trademark owners should renew their registration:
To renew a trademark in Kosovo, you must provide:
Trademark renewals in Kosovo are handled by the Industrial Property Agency of Kosovo (Agjencia për Pronësi Industriale - APIK). Kosovo does not require proof of use for standard renewal. However, maintaining active use of the mark is recommended to prevent challenges from third parties.
To avoid renewal issues, ensure your trademark records are current. This includes:
Trademark owners can lose their rights by making these common mistakes:
By avoiding these mistakes, you can ensure your brand remains protected under Kosovan trademark law.
If you miss the deadline, you can still renew within the six-month grace period with an additional fee. Failure to renew within this period will result in the removal of your trademark from the register.
Once a trademark is removed due to non-renewal, it may be possible to restore the trademark by filing an application with the Industrial Property Agency of Kosovo (APIK), subject to approval and additional fees.
No, Kosovo does not require proof of use for standard renewals. However, trademarks that are not actively used may be vulnerable to cancellation actions filed by third parties.
You can renew your trademark up to 12 months before the renewal deadline.
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