Pune is home to over 7,000 IT companies in the Hinjewadi-Kharadi corridor, thousands of registered manufacturing units at MIDC Bhosari and Chakan, and a fast-growing D2C startup ecosystem in Baner and Koregaon Park. Many of these businesses registered their trademarks during initial incorporation - and the first wave of 10-year expiry deadlines is now approaching. The Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai, which has jurisdiction over all Pune and Maharashtra trademark filings, processes renewals under Rule 57 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Learn more about Trademark Renewal across India.

Missing the renewal deadline means your trademark is removed from the Register, exposing your brand to infringement and third-party filings. Whether you are an Hinjewadi SaaS company with trademarks in 3+ classes or an MIDC Bhosari manufacturer with a single product mark, timely renewal is the simplest and most cost-effective way to maintain brand protection. After renewal, businesses may also need Trademark Registration for new brands and Trademark Infringement enforcement.

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Every registered trademark holder in Pune whose mark is approaching or has passed its 10-year expiry date needs to file for renewal. Pune's dominant industries - IT and SaaS at Hinjewadi and Kharadi, automobile manufacturing at Chakan-Talegaon, D2C e-commerce brands at Baner-Balewadi, and engineering units at MIDC Bhosari and Ranjangaon - all have significant trademark portfolios requiring periodic renewal.

IT companies at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park and Magarpatta City that registered software brands during incorporation (often in 3-5 Nice Classification classes) face the highest renewal complexity. Each class requires a separate Form TM-R with its own Rs 9,000 government fee. Consider Trademark Registration in Pune for new brands alongside renewal of existing ones.

MIDC Bhosari and Chakan manufacturers who registered product trademarks during the 2014-2016 Make in India wave are now entering their first renewal window. Many are unaware that the 10-year clock runs from the application filing date, not from the registration certificate date.

D2C and e-commerce brands in Baner and Koregaon Park that have pivoted or rebranded since initial registration need to assess whether renewal of the original mark is still strategic, or whether a fresh application for the new brand identity is more appropriate.

Form TM-R: The prescribed renewal application form, filed electronically via ipindiaonline.gov.in.

Power of Attorney: Authorising your trademark agent to file Form TM-R on your behalf. Required if not filing personally.

Trademark Registration Number: Your unique registration number as printed on the original trademark certificate.

Proprietor Details: Current name, address, and contact details of the registered proprietor. Must match the Register.

Payment Receipt: Government fee of Rs 9,000 per class (online). Additional Rs 4,500 surcharge per class if filing during the 6-month grace period.

Affidavit (Form TM-18) - For Restoration Only: Required if the trademark has been removed from the Register and you are applying for restoration within 1 year of expiry.

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

Professional service charges for drafting, filing, and representation are separate from the statutory fees. The exact fee depends on the complexity of the case, disputed amount, and number of hearings required. Contact us for a detailed quote.

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Trusted by Hyundai, Asian Paints, Bridgestone, and 10,000+ businesses across India. With offices in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, Patron serves businesses across India. Our Pune office provides in-person support for trademark renewal and IP compliance matters.

Pune businesses managing trademark renewals often need complementary IP services:

• Trademark Renewal in India - National service page for trademark renewal across all states
• Trademark Registration - Register new brands alongside renewing existing ones
• Trademark Opposition - Oppose similar marks published in the Trademark Journal
• Trademark Rectification - Remove dormant marks blocking your registration

Governing Act: Trade Marks Act, 1999 - Section 25 (duration and renewal of registration).

Rules: Trade Marks Rules, 2017 - Rule 57 (renewal procedure), Rule 58 (removal for non-payment), Rule 65 (restoration).

Form: Form TM-R (renewal application). Form TM-18 (affidavit for restoration).

Portal: ipindia.gov.in and ipindiaonline.gov.in - official filing portals.

Fee (Standard): Rs 9,000 per class (e-filing) | Rs 10,000 per class (physical). MSME/Startup discount does not apply to renewal.

Surcharge (Grace Period): Rs 4,500 per class (e-filing) within 6 months after expiry.

Restoration Fee: Rs 9,000 per class (e-filing) between 6-12 months after expiry, in addition to standard renewal fee.

Jurisdictional Office: Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai - Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, S.M. Road, Antop Hill, Mumbai 400037.

Non-Renewal Consequence: Trademark removed from Register under Rule 58. Mark loses all statutory protection. Third parties may file for the same or similar mark.

Maharashtra Context: Pune businesses holding Maharashtra PTRC/PTEC and Shop Act registration can use these as supplementary evidence of continuous business activity if trademark use is challenged post-renewal.

Every day a trademark remains unrenewed after its expiry date, the risk of removal from the Register increases. After the 6-month grace period, the mark is removed under Rule 58 - and competitors or squatters can immediately file for the same or similar mark.

For Pune businesses with trademarks approaching the 10-year mark, filing Form TM-R at Rs 9,000 per class is vastly cheaper than the Rs 18,000 restoration cost or, worse, the expense of re-registration and potential litigation against a third party who has claimed the mark. Check your trademark's expiry date today and file for renewal before it's too late.

Trademark renewal in Pune is a straightforward but deadline-critical process. Every registered trademark must be renewed every 10 years by filing Form TM-R with the Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai. For Pune businesses across Hinjewadi's IT corridor, MIDC Bhosari's manufacturing cluster, and Baner's startup hub, proactive renewal is the simplest way to maintain a decade of brand investment.

Patron Accounting's Pune office at RTC Silver, Wagholi provides end-to-end trademark renewal services - from portfolio audit and expiry tracking to Form TM-R filing, grace period management, and restoration advisory.

With 15+ years of experience, 10,000+ businesses served, and a 4.9 Google rating, Patron Accounting LLP is a trusted CA and CS firm for trademark renewal and IP services across Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram.