IP And Trademarks 11 November 2026
Trademark Renewal Granted After 13‑Year Delay in India
A Madras High Court decision has overturned a 13‑year lapse in trademark renewal after the owner failed to notify the Registry of an address change. The court ruled that despite the Trade Marks Act lacking provisions to excuse the delay, the renewal can proceed, highlighting the importance of timely updates and the limits of statutory remedies for missed deadlines.
The Madras High Court has allowed a trademark renewal that was filed 13 years after the original deadline. The applicant did not inform the Registry of an address change, and the Trade Marks Act provides no power to condone such a delay.
- Court ruled the renewal can be granted despite missed surcharge deadline.
- Highlights that procedural lapses do not automatically bar reinstatement.
- Owners should keep registry details current to avoid similar issues.
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