Language
A Philippinetrademark registration lasts 10 years and must be renewed, together with aDeclaration of Actual Use, to stay in force. Our team at Brealant tracks yourrenewal deadlines and manages the filing so your protection never lapses.
Legal Definition of Trademark Renewal
Renewal, under the IP Code of the Philippines (RA 8293), is the filing and fee payment made to IPOPHL to extend a registration for a further 10-year term.
Purpose and Function of Renewal
Renewal must be accompanied by a Declaration of Actual Use confirming the mark remains in genuine commercial use in the Philippines — unlike some jurisdictions, use evidence is required at this stage.
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 of both the renewal date and DAU deadlines matters.
.svg)
Contact
Reach out to Brealant to set up renewal tracking for your Philippine trademark portfolio.
.svg)
Search
We confirm the registration details, use evidence, and ownership are current before renewal.
.svg)
Quote
Receive a fixed-fee quote for managing your renewal and accompanying Declaration of Actual Use.
.svg)
Pay
Receive a fixed-fee quote for managing your renewal and accompanying Declaration of Actual Use.
File
Brealant submits the renewal application and Declaration of Actual Use to IPOPHL.
.svg)
Wait
IPOPHL processes the renewal and updates the register.
.svg)
Response
You receive confirmation once the renewal is recorded.
In thePhilippines, renewal falls due on the 10-year anniversary of registration.IPOPHL accepts renewal applications within 6 months before expiry, and offers a6-month grace period after expiry with a surcharge, before the registration iscancelled. Renewal must include a current Declaration of Actual Use.
A lapsedtrademark loses its registration and can potentially be filed for by someoneelse, so missing a renewal, or the accompanying Declaration of Actual Use, canmean losing your brand protection entirely. Brealant's renewal tracking removesthat risk from your calendar.
Renewal keeps aregistration 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 is cancelled and cannot simply be reinstated.
Use Evidence Required
Unlike some jurisdictions, renewal in the Philippines requires a genuine Declaration of Actual Use, not just fee payment.
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.
Brealantreviews your registration details and use evidence as part of every renewal toflag any of these issues early.
Renewal keeps the full benefit of your original registration in place, including
Exclusive Nationwide Rights
Your continued exclusive right to use the mark across the Philippines for the registered goods/services.
Your Filing Date
The priority and seniority attached to your original filing 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 astraightforward administrative step that preserves everything your originalregistration achieved.
Renewal followsa straightforward, date-driven process
.svg)
Renewal Window Opens
IPOPHL accepts renewal applications within 6 months before the expiry date.
.svg)
Reminder & Instruction
Brealant notifies you well ahead of the deadline and confirms use evidence and instructions.
.svg)
Filing & Payment
The renewal application, Declaration of Actual Use, and fee are submitted to IPOPHL.
.svg)
Grace Period (If Needed)
A 6-month window after expiry remains available, with a surcharge, before cancellation.
Renewal itself is typically processed byIPOPHL within a matter of weeks of a complete, compliant application.
Renewal costsare predictable and modest compared to re-filing from scratch
.svg)
IPOPHL chargesan official renewal fee per class, plus a surcharge if renewed during the graceperiod.
IPOPHL chargesan official renewal fee per class, plus a surcharge if renewed during the graceperiod.
These costsare far lower than the cost of losing protection and having to re-file andre-clear the mark from scratch.
Beyond renewal,Brealant can support ongoing monitoring for conflicting new applications,Declaration of Actual Use compliance, and enforcement, so your registrationkeeps working for your business well beyond each renewal date.
.png)
.png)
.svg)
.svg)
You have a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew with a surcharge; after that, the registration is cancelled from the register.
Yes — the Philippines requires a current Declaration of Actual Use to be filed together with the renewal, unlike jurisdictions where fee payment alone is sufficient.
IPOPHL accepts renewal applications within 6 months before the expiry date.
Each renewal extends the registration for a further 10-year term, renewable indefinitely provided use requirements continue to be met.
Yes, we can take over renewal and Declaration of Actual Use management for existing Philippine registrations regardless of who filed the original application.
Yes, IPOPHL allows renewal within 6 months after expiry on payment of a surcharge; missing that grace period as well results in the registration being removed from the register.
Yes, a Declaration of Actual Use is required at renewal to confirm the mark remains in genuine commercial use, separate from the periodic DAU filings due during each 10-year term.
Yes, IPOPHL allows partial renewal, so you can let coverage lapse in classes you no longer use while keeping the registration active for the classes that still matter to your business.
Renewal generally requires the registration details, confirmation of continued use, and payment of official fees — Brealant handles the filing and liaises with IPOPHL on your behalf.
Once removed from the register, you lose the statutory presumptions of ownership and exclusivity, and a third party may be free to register the same or a similar mark.
Discover more insights and stay informed about the latest in intellectual property with Brealant's blog. From expert advice on trademark registration and patent protection to strategies for safeguarding your brand in a competitive market, our resources are here to empower your business. .
Explore our blog to learn how effective IP management can strengthen your brand's position and protect your innovations
.svg)
.svg){kind=icon}
Get expert guidance on your trademark, patent, copyright or design filing. Book a free 15-minute call with an IP specialist — no obligation.
Book My Free Call.avif)
.svg)
.svg)
.svg)
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
%20(1).jpg)
