Trademark Renewal and IP Watch for Gurugram Businesses
A trademark registered a decade ago may have outlived the business address it was filed with. Consider a brand that began in Udyog Vihar, moved to a Cyber City office and now sells through retail outlets, while the Registry still holds the first address and an old email. Renewal falls due every ten years, and missing the date brings surcharges or removal from the register. Gurugram's retail, hospitality and manufacturing brands often change premises as they grow. A quick audit of the record now is far cheaper than repairing a lapse later. PC Media House is based in Delhi and files renewals, tracks deadlines and checks address records online for brand owners in Gurugram.
Relevant for businesses around: Udyog Vihar, Cyber City, MG Road, Sector 29, DLF Phase 1, Sector 44, IMT Manesar, Sikanderpur.
Why Gurugram Businesses Look for Trademark Renewal
Brands in Gurugram are built across retail outlets, dining precincts such as Cyber Hub, offices and factories, and the owner's name or address in the records often shifts over the years. The Trade Marks Registry sends communication to the address for service and email recorded for the mark, so outdated details can mean a missed notice. Older records may also show the city as Gurgaon while newer papers say Gurugram, which was approved as the official name in 2016, so it is worth keeping details consistent. If a proprietorship became a company, or the owner changed, the record must be updated. IP watch adds another layer by flagging new applications for similar marks.
Pricing and Fees for Trademark Renewal
Renewal fees are set by the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 and are charged per class. The table shows the amounts published by IP India, with the PC Media House professional fee.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal on or before expiry, Form TM-R | ₹9,000 per class by e-filing; ₹10,000 per class physical | The e-filing amount is the one most applicants pay. |
| Renewal within six months after expiry | Renewal fee plus surcharge of ₹4,500 per class by e-filing (₹5,000 physical) | Total ₹13,500 per class by e-filing, ₹15,000 physical. |
| Restoration and renewal, after six months and within one year of expiry | Renewal fee plus ₹9,000 per class by e-filing (₹10,000 physical) | Total ₹18,000 per class by e-filing, ₹20,000 physical. The Registrar has discretion. |
| Notice of opposition, Form TM-O (IP watch follow-up) | ₹2,700 per class by e-filing; ₹3,000 per class physical | Payable only if you decide to oppose a conflicting mark. |
| PC Media House professional fee | Custom quote | Depends on the number of marks and classes, the date position and whether IP watch is included. Quoted in writing before work starts. |
Government fees are as published on ipindia.gov.in at the time of checking in October 2026. Fees can be revised by notification, so we confirm them again on the day of filing.
What changes the cost or timeline:
- Number of registered marks and the number of classes under each, since government fees are per class
- Date position: early or on-time renewal is simpler than late renewal or restoration
- Whether records need updating first, such as change of name, address or ownership
- Whether you want renewal only or an ongoing IP watch, and how many classes and variants are watched
- How often you want written watch reports, and whether drafting of notices or oppositions is included
How the Process Works Online
Step 1: Portfolio and expiry check
You share registration numbers, classes and certificates. We confirm the expiry date of each mark and where it sits: early window, on time, grace period or restoration. (Day 1 to 2)
Step 2: Details and ownership review
We compare the registered proprietor, address for service and email on the register with your current facts. Any change of name, address or ownership is flagged to be recorded first. (Day 2 to 3)
Step 3: Quote and authorisation
You receive a custom quote in writing, with government fees shown separately. Once you approve, you sign the authorisation needed for us to act on your behalf. (Day 3 to 4)
Step 4: Form TM-R filing
We prepare Form TM-R for each class, complete the e-filing and fee payment, and share the filing acknowledgement. (Within 1 to 3 working days of approval)
Step 5: Registry follow-up
We watch the status of each application and share the Registry's communication, including any query. The final renewal certificate depends on the Registry's own processing. (After filing)
Step 6: Diary and optional IP watch
We set the next expiry date in your diary and, if you choose, start the Journal watch for each mark and class. (Ongoing)
A renewal application can be filed up to one year before expiry under Rule 57 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, on time up to the expiry date, or within six months after expiry with a surcharge; restoration can be sought after that within one year of expiry.
What to Keep Ready
Renewal is a short filing, but the details must match the Trade Marks Register. Keep these ready before we start.
About the registration
- Registration or application number of each mark
- Class of each mark and the goods or services covered
- Copy of the registration certificate or the Registry's online status page
- Date of filing, which fixes the expiry date
About the proprietor
- Registered proprietor's name exactly as on the register
- Address for service in India and email on record
- Constitution of the business: individual, partnership, company, LLP or trust
- Proof of any change of name, address or ownership since registration, such as a certificate of incorporation change or an assignment deed
Authorisation and payment
- Authorisation for us to act as your agent in the form the Registry accepts
- Online payment method for the government fee, per class
- Contact person for Registry correspondence
If you want IP watch
- Logo or word mark and any common variants or transliterations
- Related classes you want watched beyond your registered classes
- Names of known competitors, if any, to keep in view
Local Notes for Gurugram
Trademark renewal is a central filing under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, made online with the Trade Marks Registry under IP India, so the fees and steps do not vary by state. Renewal can be filed up to one year before expiry, on time up to the expiry date, or within six months after expiry with a surcharge. We prepare Form TM-R and check ownership and address details. Meetings can be discussed by appointment. Pricing is a custom quote.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Usually not by itself, since Gurugram is the official name and Gurgaon remains in common use. What matters is that the address for service is correct, reachable and consistent with your current papers. If your premises have changed, we update the record along with the renewal so Registry notices reach you.
Yes. Form TM-R is filed online and the fee is paid electronically, so no visit to an office is normally needed. If the address changed, a separate update may be needed so Registry notices reach you. We prepare and file the papers remotely and share the acknowledgement.
There is usually a route. Renewal can be filed within six months after expiry with a surcharge, and restoration can be sought afterwards for a limited period at a higher fee. Beyond that the mark may be removed from the register. Send us the application or registration number and we will check the status.
A watch service monitors new trademark filings and flags marks that look similar to yours, so you can act within the allowed time. A consumer brand sold through several outlets can attract similar names easily. It also supports renewal, because a live, well-kept mark is easier to defend.
Yes. Form TM-R is filed online with the Trade Marks Registry, and the government fee is paid electronically, at a lower e-filing rate than physical filing. Because the filing is central, no visit to a local office is normally needed. PC Media House prepares and files the application remotely and shares the acknowledgement with you.
No. Trademark fees are set nationally by the First Schedule to the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, and are charged per class. The amount depends on the stage of filing, whether on time, with surcharge or with restoration, and not on where the proprietor is located. The professional fee is quoted separately.