Turks and Caicos Islands Trademark Renewal

• Marks registered before October 8, 2007 remain valid for 14 years
• Marks registered on or after October 8, 2007 are valid for 10 years
• All renewals after 2007 are for a 10-year term

An annual maintenance fee per registration is required

• Renewal window: Begins 6 months before the expiry date
• Grace period: 1 month after expiration (Registrar follows Rules, not the Ordinance)
• Restoration: Available within 5 years of expiration with additional forms and fees.

• Form 11 + renewal fee
• Gazette fee
• No notarization or legalization required
• Renewal is published in the Official Gazette

• Restoration is possible within 5 years of expiration
• Must prove it's "just to do so"
• Lapsed marks may still block later applications for up to 1 year, especially if the mark was in use within 2 years prior to expiry

• The Registrar may issue notices (Form TM13) before expiration
• Best practice is to track deadlines proactively

Avoid:

• Missing the 1-month grace period
• Not paying the annual maintenance fee
• Assuming restoration is automatic: it requires specific forms and fees

You have 1 month to renew with a late fee. If missed, you have up to 5 years to request restoration by filing additional forms and fees.

Yes. File a restoration request within 5 years, and provide supporting documents and fees as specified above.

No. Use is not required to renew or restore a trademark in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Submit changes through official forms: published in the Gazette for public notice.