How to Renew Your Class 17 Trademark in India: Full Legal Process & Timeline
In the industrial and manufacturing sector—particularly for rubber, plastic, and packaging material businesses—securing a trademark under Class 17 is just the beginning. To retain your legal protection and exclusive rights, it’s essential to understand the trademark renewal process.
This blog provides a complete guide to renewing a trademark under Class 17 in India, including the renewal timeline, required documentation, step-by-step process, fees involved, and consequences of missing deadlines. Whether you are a manufacturer of plastic films or a supplier of rubber gaskets, this renewal guide ensures your brand stays legally protected and active in the market.
📌 What is Trademark Class 17?
Before diving into the renewal process, it’s important to understand what Class 17 includes.
✅ Class 17 Covers:
“Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal.”
🧾 Common Products in Class 17:
- Plastic sheets and rolls
- Rubber insulation
- Foam used in packaging
- Rubber seals, washers, and gaskets
- Non-metallic flexible pipes and tubes
- Industrial films and adhesives
If your business deals with raw materials or intermediate goods made of rubber or plastic, your trademark likely falls under Class 17.
🛡️ Why Is Trademark Renewal Important?
Once your Class 17 trademark is registered, it is valid for 10 years from the date of application. After that, you must renew the trademark to maintain your legal protection.
🔍 Benefits of Timely Renewal:
- Maintain exclusive rights to use your mark
- Prevent others from registering similar marks
- Avoid unnecessary legal disputes
- Keep your brand secure for product expansion or licensing
- Retain customer trust and brand recognition
Failing to renew means losing all the protections and rights granted by trademark registration.
🗓️ Timeline for Trademark Renewal in India
The timeline for trademark renewal is standardized under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
| Action | Timeline |
| Initial Registration Validity | 10 years |
| Renewal Window Begins | 1 year before expiry |
| Renewal Deadline | On or before expiry date |
| Grace Period (with late fee) | 6 months after expiry |
| Beyond Grace Period | Trademark removed from registry |
✅ Renewal Window:
You can file for renewal anytime within 12 months before the expiry date.
⚠️ Missed Deadline?
If you fail to renew before expiry:
- You still have a 6-month grace period (with a late fee).
- After this, your trademark is removed from the Register of Trademarks.
- However, you can still restore it within 1 year from the expiry date by filing a restoration application.
📝 Documents Required for Class 17 Trademark Renewal
Here is a list of documents needed to renew your trademark in Class 17:
✅ Mandatory Documents:
- Trademark Registration Certificate
- Power of Attorney (if applying through an agent)
- TM-R Form (Trademark Renewal Application Form)
- Applicant’s Address and ID Proof
- GST or MSME Certificate (if applicable for discounts)
If you’re a company:
- Board Resolution authorizing renewal
- Certificate of Incorporation
Make sure the trademark being renewed is still in use or intended for use. If not, your renewal may face objection or cancellation.
🧾 Fees for Trademark Renewal
🏢 Standard Government Fees:
| Type of Applicant | Renewal Fee per Class |
| Individual/Startup/MSME | ₹4,500 |
| Company/LLP/Other Entity | ₹9,000 |
⏳ Late Renewal (After Expiry but Within 6 Months):
- Late Fee: ₹900 per month of delay
- Can be filed online or offline
🔁 Restoration (If Renewal Not Done Within 6 Months):
- Restoration Fee: ₹9,000 + ₹4,500/₹9,000 (renewal fee)
🧭 Step-by-Step Process for Trademark Renewal (Class 17)
✅ Step 1: Check Trademark Status
- Visit the IP India Trademark Search Portal
- Enter your trademark number or brand name to verify its current status and class
✅ Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents
- Collect the documents listed above
- Ensure that the trademark is in active use
✅ Step 3: File Form TM-R
- TM-R is the official form for renewal of a trademark in India
- You can file this online on the IP India portal or offline by submitting it to the appropriate Trademark Office
✅ Step 4: Pay the Fees
- Choose your category (individual/startup/company)
- Pay the applicable renewal fees through online banking or challan
✅ Step 5: Acknowledgement Receipt
- After submission, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt
- The renewal request is then examined by the Trademark Registry
✅ Step 6: Renewal Confirmation
- If everything is in order, the Registry issues a renewal confirmation
- Your trademark is renewed for another 10 years
💡 Tips to Ensure Timely Renewal
- Set a Calendar Reminder
Set an alert 12 months before your trademark expiry. - Hire a Professional
Trademark consultants can track your trademark and handle filing professionally. - Monitor Trademark Watch Notices
You can subscribe to trademark monitoring to get alerts on similar filings or deadlines. - Renew All Classes
If your trademark is registered in multiple classes (e.g., Class 17 & Class 20), renew each class separately.
❌ What Happens If You Don’t Renew?
- Loss of Rights
You will lose exclusive rights to your brand under Class 17. - Open for Misuse
Other companies can apply for the same or similar trademark. - Legal Disputes
If you continue using an expired trademark, you could face legal actions. - Brand Damage
Your customers may lose trust if your brand is no longer protected. - Restoration is Costly
Filing restoration after expiry is expensive and uncertain.
📦 Trademark Renewal Example for Class 17
Case Study: “ThermoPack India Pvt Ltd”
- Business: Manufactures foam-based packaging rolls and insulating wraps
- Trademark Class: 17
- Original Registration: 2014
- Renewal Due: 2024
🔁 Their Process:
- Hired a trademark consultant
- Filed TM-R form online in October 2023
- Paid ₹9,000 as company renewal fee
- Trademark renewed without any objection
Result: They continued operations and exports under a secure and legally protected brand.
🤝 Why Choose VMK Professionals for Trademark Renewal?
At VMK Professionals, we understand that missing a renewal deadline can damage years of brand-building efforts. Our expert legal and compliance team handles:
✅ Trademark renewal tracking
✅ Form TM-R filing for Class 17
✅ Restoration assistance (if needed)
✅ Trademark portfolio management for multi-class registrations
✅ Legal representation in case of objections or oppositions
We serve PAN India and ensure a 100% error-free and on-time filing process.
Conclusion
Trademark Class 17 is vital for companies dealing in rubber, plastic, foam, and insulating materials. But registering is just the first step—to continue enjoying full legal protection, you must renew your trademark every 10 years.
Understanding the renewal timeline, process, documents, and fees ensures you don’t lose your hard-earned brand rights. If you miss the renewal window, restoration is possible—but expensive and risky.
Whether you’re a startup or an industrial manufacturer, timely renewal keeps your brand safe and secure.
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