Montenegro Trademark Renewal

A trademark in Montenegro is valid for 10 years from the application date and may be renewed indefinitely in additional 10-year periods.

• Standard renewal period: 6 months before the expiration date
• Grace period: 6 months after expiration
• Late fee: 50% surcharge on the renewal fee
• After grace period: Trademark automatically lapses, though there is a limited option for administrative restoration

• Simply signed Power of Attorney (no notarization/legalization required)
• Trademark registration number
• Payment of renewal fees and late fees, if applicable

• Restoration is possible via restitutio in integrum, within 8 to 30 days of discovering the failure to renew, if valid reasons can be shown
• Once lapsed, the trademark can be re-applied for by third parties without delay

• The IPO does not send renewal reminders
• It's your responsibility to track deadlines and maintain updated records

Avoid:

• Missing the grace period and restitution deadline
• Incorrect or missing Power of Attorney
• Assuming you'll be notified of pending cancellation

You can still renew within the 6-month grace period, paying a 50% surcharge. After that, you may apply for restoration, but only under strict administrative rules.

Yes: restitutio in integrum may be available if you apply within 30 days and show a valid reason for the delay.

No. Use is not required to maintain or renew a trademark in Montenegro.

You should notify the IPO of Montenegro immediately to avoid administrative delays.