Tuvalu Trademark Renewal

A trademark in Tuvalu is valid for as long as the underlying UK trademark registration is valid. Once the UK registration is renewed, the Tuvalu registration may also be renewed.

• Renewal depends on UK registration: You may renew the Tuvalu trademark once the UK registration has been renewed
• Grace period: No formal grace period is provided by law, but renewals are generally accepted at any time after the UK renewal

• Authorisation of Agent, signed by the applicant
• Certified copy of the basic UK registration
• No publication is required for renewals

• Restoration is typically accepted as long as the UK trademark remains valid
• A lapsed trademark may only be re-registered by a third party if they also hold a valid UK registration

• The Office of the Attorney-General does not send reminders
• Always ensure your UK registration is renewed on time

Avoid:

• Letting your UK registration lapse: this affects your Tuvalu rights
• Failing to provide a certified UK registration
• Assuming automatic renewals: filing is still required

If your UK trademark is still valid, you can renew your Tuvalu trademark at any time. If not, the Tuvalu mark becomes ineligible for renewal.

Yes, in practice, as long as the UK registration remains valid, you may still file for renewal in Tuvalu.

No. Use is not required to renew a trademark in Tuvalu.

Submit a new Agent Authorization form to the Attorney-General Office.