Turkmenistan Trademark Renewal

Trademarks are valid for 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed for additional 10-year terms indefinitely.

• Renewal window: Begins 1 year before expiration
• Grace period: 6 months after expiration
• After grace period: The trademark automatically lapses and cannot be restored

• Signed and sealed/stamped Power of Attorney (if no seal, notarization is required)
• Payment of renewal and late fees
• Renewal is published in the Official Bulletin
• No proof of use is required

• Restoration is not allowed
• After the grace period, any third party may re-register the trademark immediately

• The Intellectual Property Office does not send reminders
• You must track expiration and grace periods manually

Avoid:

• Failing to notarize a Power of Attorney when necessary
• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Assuming restoration is available: it not

You can still renew during the 6-month grace period for an extra late renewal fee. After this, the trademark lapses and must be refiled.

No. Restoration is not permitted under Turkmen law.

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

Notify the State Service for Intellectual Property with a valid Power of Attorney.