Essential Guide to Trademarks in Peru

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    Legal Definition of Trademark Renewal

    Renewal, under Decision 486, is the request and payment of the prescribed fee to INDECOPI to extend a registration for a further 10-year term.

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    Purpose and Function of Renewal

    Like most Andean jurisdictions, Peru does not require proof of continued use to renew — a timely renewal request and fee payment keeps the registration in force.

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    Protecting Your Trademark

    A missed renewal causes the registration to lapse, potentially allowing someone else to register the same or a similar mark, so ongoing tracking matters.

A Hassle-Free Registration Journey with Brealant

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    Contact

    Reach out to Brealant to set up renewal tracking for your Peruvian trademark portfolio.

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    Search

    We confirm the registration details and ownership are current before renewal.

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    Quote

    Receive a fixed-fee quote for managing your renewal.

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    Pay

    Proceed with secure payment for the official renewal fee and our professional fee.

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    File

    Brealant submits the renewal request to INDECOPI.

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    Wait

    INDECOPI processes the renewal and updates the register.

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    Response

    You receive confirmation once the renewal is recorded.

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Clear, Simple Steps to Renew Your Trademark

In Peru, renewal falls due on the 10-year anniversary of the registration date. INDECOPI accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before expiry and offers a 6-month grace period after expiry, with a surcharge, before the registration lapses.

Safeguarding Your Trademark in Peru — With Brealant by Your Side

A lapsed trademark loses its registration date and can potentially be re-registered by someone else, so missing a renewal can mean losing your brand protection entirely. Brealant's renewal tracking removes that risk from your calendar.

Limitations

What Renewal Cannot Do

Renewal keeps a registration alive, but it has boundaries

  • No Substantive Changes

    Renewal cannot be used to change the mark itself, or add new goods or services.

  • Grace Period Only

    The 6-month grace period is the outer limit — after that, the registration lapses and cannot simply be reinstated.

  • Doesn't Fix Non-Use

    Renewal doesn't protect against a separate non-use cancellation action if the mark hasn't genuinely been used.

  • Doesn't Expand Protection

    Renewal maintains existing rights; it doesn't broaden the scope of protection beyond what was originally registered.

  • Ownership Must Be Current

    Renewal doesn't update ownership records — an assignment must be separately recorded if the owner has changed.

Brealant reviews your registration details as part of every renewal to flag any of these issues early.

What a Trademark Renewal Protects

Renewal keeps the full benefit of your original registration in place, including

  • Exclusive Nationwide Rights

    Your continued exclusive right to use the mark across Peru for the registered goods/services.

  • Your Filing Date

    The priority and seniority attached to your original registration date.

  • Enforcement Standing

    Your ability to take infringement or opposition action based on a live registration.

  • Brand Value

    The accumulated goodwill and recognition built up under a continuously registered mark.

Renewal is a simple administrative step that preserves everything your original registration achieved.

Timeline for Trademark Renewal in Peru

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Renewal follows a straightforward, date-driven process

  1. Step 1

    Renewal Window Opens

    INDECOPI accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before the expiry date.

  2. Step 2

    Reminder & Instruction

    Brealant notifies you well ahead of the deadline and confirms instructions.

  3. Step 3

    Filing & Payment

    The renewal request and fee are submitted to INDECOPI.

  4. Step 4

    Grace Period (If Needed)

    A 6-month window after expiry remains available, with a surcharge, before the registration lapses.

Renewal itself is typically processed by INDECOPI within a matter of weeks of a complete request.

Understanding Trademark Renewal Costs in Peru — Simplified with Brealant

Renewal costs are predictable and modest compared to re-filing from scratch

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    Official Filing Fees

    INDECOPI charges an official renewal fee, in Peruvian soles (S/), typically per class, plus a surcharge if renewed during the grace period.

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    Professional fees

    Brealant's fee for managing the renewal is fixed and quoted in advance, covering tracking, filing, and confirmation.

These costs are far lower than the cost of losing protection and having to re-file and re-clear the mark from scratch.

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Continued Trademark Protection in Peru — Supported by Brealant

Beyond renewal, Brealant can support ongoing monitoring for conflicting new applications, licensing arrangements, and enforcement, so your registration keeps working for your business well beyond each renewal date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I miss my Peruvian trademark renewal?

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You have a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew with a surcharge; after that, the registration lapses and is removed from the register.

Do I need to prove I'm still using the mark to renew?

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No, Peru does not require evidence of use for renewal — a timely request and fee payment is sufficient.

How early can I renew?

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INDECOPI accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before the expiry date.

Can Brealant renew a trademark it didn't originally file?

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Yes, we can take over renewal management for existing Peruvian registrations regardless of who filed the original application.

How much does it cost to renew a trademark in Peru?

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INDECOPI charges an official renewal fee in soles, generally per class, plus a surcharge if renewed during the grace period — we confirm the current fee before you commit.

Do I need a local address to renew a Peruvian trademark?

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Foreign owners must act through a locally domiciled representative for renewal filings, a service Brealant provides for marks it did and didn't originally register.

Can I modify the mark or the list of goods when renewing?

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No, renewal preserves the mark exactly as registered; you can narrow the goods or services covered, but you can't add new elements or expand the scope.

What happens to licenses or assignments recorded against the mark when it's renewed?

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Recorded licenses and assignments remain in effect after renewal; renewal doesn't require re-recording them, though it's a good time to confirm the register is current.

Is there a grace period after the renewal deadline in Peru?

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Yes, INDECOPI allows a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew, subject to an additional surcharge on top of the standard fee.

Can Brealant track multiple Peruvian trademark renewal dates for a portfolio?

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Yes, we offer portfolio watch services that flag upcoming Peruvian renewal deadlines well in advance so nothing lapses inadvertently.

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