Poland Trademark Renewal

Trademarks are valid for 10 years from the application date, and can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.

• Renewal window: Within 12 months before the expiration date or on the date itself
• Grace period: 6 months after the expiration date
• After grace period: The trademark automatically lapses

• Clear payment instruction indicating the:
• Trademark registration number
• Nature of payment (renewal)
• Power of Attorney: Required if the renewal is requested by a non-recorded agent
• Explanatory letter: If renewing only for some classes

Renewals are published in the Official Gazette "Wiadomosci Urzedu Patentowego"

• A lapsed trademark may be restored under force majeure if:
• A substantiated request is filed within 2 months of the cause ending
• But not later than 6 months from the grace period expiry
• There no block on third-party re-registration after lapse

• Upon request, the PPO will notify you 6 months before expiration
• However, lack of notice is no excuse for late or missed payments

Avoid:

• Failing to pay both renewal and late fees
• Missing the strict force majeure deadline for restoration
• Assuming reminders are always sent

You have 6 months to renew with a late fee. After that, restoration is possible only under strict force majeure conditions.

Yes, under force majeure conditions, with proof and within a strict 6-month window.

No. Proof of use is not required for renewal in Poland.

Notify the Polish Patent Office and file a valid Power of Attorney, if needed.