Language
A UK trademark registration lasts 10 years and must be renewed to stay in force. Our team at Brealant tracks your renewal deadlines and manages the filing so your protection never lapses.
Legal Definition of Trademark Renewal
Renewal, under the Trade Marks Act 1994, is the payment of the prescribed fee to UKIPO to extend a registration for a further 10-year term.
Purpose and Function of Renewal
The UK does not require proof of continued use to renew — timely payment of the fee alone keeps the registration in force.
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.
.svg)
Contact
Reach out to Brealant to set up renewal tracking for your UK trademark portfolio.
.svg)
Search
We confirm the registration details and ownership are current before renewal.
.svg)
Quote
Receive a fixed-fee quote for managing your renewal.
.svg)
Pay
Proceed with secure payment for the official renewal fee and our professional fee.
File
Brealant submits the renewal request to UKIPO.
.svg)
Wait
UKIPO processes the renewal and updates the register.
.svg)
Response
You receive confirmation once the renewal is recorded.
In the United Kingdom, renewal falls due on the 10-year anniversary of the filing date. UKIPO accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before expiry and offers a 6-month grace period after expiry, with a late fee, before the registration is removed.
A lapsed trademark loses its registration 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.
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 is removed and cannot simply be reinstated.
Doesn't Fix Non-Use
Renewal doesn't protect against a separate revocation action if the mark hasn't genuinely been used for 5 continuous years.
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.
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 United Kingdom 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 a simple administrative step that preserves everything your original registration achieved.
Renewal follows a straightforward, date-driven process
.svg)
Renewal Window Opens
UKIPO accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before the expiry date.
.svg)
Reminder & Instruction
Brealant notifies you well ahead of the deadline and confirms instructions.
.svg)
Filing & Payment
The renewal request and fee are submitted to UKIPO.
.svg)
Grace Period (If Needed)
A 6-month window after expiry remains available, with a late fee, before removal.
Renewal itself is typically processed by UKIPO within a matter of days to a few weeks of a complete request.
Renewal costs are predictable and modest compared to re-filing from scratch
.svg)
The UKIPO renewal fee is typically around £200 GBP per class when filed online, plus a late fee if renewed during the grace period.
.svg)
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.
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.
.png)
.png)
.svg)
.svg)
You have a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew with a late fee; after that, the registration is removed from the register.
No, the UK does not require evidence of use for renewal — payment of the fee is sufficient.
UKIPO accepts renewal requests up to 6 months before the expiry date.
The renewal fee for a trademark in the UK is typically around £200 GBP per class if renewed online.
Yes, we can take over renewal management for existing UK registrations regardless of who filed the original application.
Yes, you can choose to renew selected classes and let others lapse if they're no longer relevant to your business.
Yes, UKIPO issues a reminder notice ahead of the expiry date, though relying on it alone is risky if your contact details have changed — Brealant tracks renewal deadlines independently for clients.
No, once the grace period lapses without renewal, the registration is removed from the register and cannot be restored — a fresh application would be needed instead.
Yes, we offer portfolio-wide renewal management with advance reminders, so you're never relying on a single official notice.
Yes, existing recordals such as licences or charges against the mark remain in place through renewal and don't need to be re-filed.
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}
%2520(1).jpeg)
