Trinidad and Tobago Trademark Renewal

A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date, and it can be renewed indefinitely in 10-year increments.

• Renewal window: Begins 6 months before the expiration date
• Grace period: 6 months after the expiration date
• After grace period: The trademark is removed from the Register, but can be restored within another 6 months

• Form TM9 (Renewal Application)
• For marks classified under the National Classification, an amendment is required to reclassify them under the International (Nice) Classification
• No Power of Attorney or proof of use is required
• Renewals are not published

• Restoration is possible:
• File Form TM11 with a valid reason
• Must be done within 6 months after the mark is removed
• A lapsed mark may still be considered in examining new applications for one year
• Third parties may re-register the trademark after lapse if no use is shown in the prior 2 years

• The IPO must notify owners and agents 6 months before expiration
• There is often a 3-month extension after cancellation notices are sent

Avoid:

• Assuming no grace period extensions exist
• Missing the chance to restore within 6 months after lapse
• Forgetting reclassification for old marks

You can renew within 6 months of expiry with a late fee. If still not renewed, you may apply for restoration within another 6 months, citing valid reasons.

Yes. Restoration is allowed by filing Form TM11 within 6 months of removal with justification.

No. Use is not required to renew a trademark in Trinidad and Tobago.

Update the records via the IPO using the appropriate change request forms.