Trademark Renewal and Deadline Tracking

What is trademark renewal, and when is it done?

Trademark protection lasts 10 years from the filing date. If a renewal application is filed before this period expires, protection is extended by another 10 years; this can be repeated indefinitely in 10-year periods. In other words, a properly renewed trademark can be protected for many years, as long as it is in use and the conditions continue to be met.

The renewal application is filed within the period specified in the legislation before the end of the protection period. If this period is missed, a limited additional period granted for an extra fee may apply; however, relying on it is risky, so the calendar must be monitored well in advance. The current deadlines and fees should be confirmed with TÜRKPATENT (Turkish Patent and Trademark Office).

What should you watch for when renewing?

• The trademark cannot be changed: The trademark name or logo cannot be changed at renewal. If a change is needed, a new application is filed.
• The scope cannot be expanded: The list of goods and services can stay the same or be narrowed; new goods or services cannot be added.
• Owner details must be up to date: If changes of trade name, address or owner have not been recorded in the register, this update must be made first.
• The fee must be paid: An incomplete or late fee payment can lead to the renewal not being accepted.

How is a renewal application made?

1. Registration details are checked: The registration number, classes, owner details and the end date of the protection period are verified.
2. The list of goods and services is reviewed: The items actually in use are identified; narrowing is considered for items not in use.
3. Register details are updated: If there is a change of trade name or address, it is recorded in the register before renewal.
4. Renewal application and fee: The application is filed and the current fee payment is completed.
5. The result is verified: We check that the renewal has been recorded in the register and that the new protection period has started.

What happens if you miss the renewal?

If the period, and any additional period, ends without renewal, trademark protection ends. In this case, the right in your trademark becomes open to registration by others, and the register priority you had obtained is lost.

Important: Companies that miss a renewal sometimes notice that the period has ended only when someone else applies for the same trademark. Calendar tracking looks like a small task, but the loss is large. Portfolio tracking is needed especially for companies with more than one trademark.

What is the risk of cancellation for non-use?

It is not enough to register a trademark; it must be used. A trademark that is not genuinely used for 5 years from registration without a valid reason can be cancelled at the request of third parties. For this reason, we recommend adopting the following habits:

• Regularly keep dated invoices, catalogs, packaging, advertisements and web page records showing that the trademark is in use.
• If there are items on the list of goods and services that you do not actually use, consider narrowing the list at renewal.
• If you let others use the trademark under a license, make sure the licensed use is also documented.

You can read our article on renewal and cancellation for non-use, which covers the subject in more detail.

Why is a trademark watch service necessary?

When a trademark application is published, there are only 2 months to oppose it. Screening the thousands of published applications regularly takes time. The watch service screens the new applications in the Official Trademark Bulletin for similarity to your trademark; when a risky application is spotted, it alerts you before the opposition period expires.

This way, you can exercise your right to oppose the registration of a similar trademark on time. To see how an opposition is filed, take a look at our trademark opposition and cancellation service.

What does our deadline tracking service cover?

How is renewal done for international trademarks?

The protection period of an international registration is also 10 years, and renewal is made through WIPO. A separate renewal is not required in the target countries; however, country-specific notifications and use obligations must be tracked separately. For details on the Madrid system, see our international trademark registration page.

Renewal timeline and 2026 official fees

Under Industrial Property Law No. 6769 (SMK Art. 23), the protection period of a registered trademark is 10 years from the filing date, and it is renewed in 10-year periods. The renewal request and fee must be made within the 6 months before the date the protection period ends; if this period is missed, the request can be made within the 6 months after the period expires with an additional fee. A trademark may also be renewed for only some of the goods and services in the registration. Renewal takes effect from the day following the end of the previous period, is recorded in the register, and is published in the Bulletin.

Hypothetical example: The protection period of a trademark with a filing date of March 15, 2017 ends on March 15, 2027. The normal period for renewal is September 15, 2026 – March 15, 2027; after that date, the period with an additional fee continues for 6 months.

The amounts were taken from the 2026 table on TÜRKPATENT's "Trademark Transaction Fees" page (checked on November 14, 2026); the service fee is not included. For a trademark with up to two classes, the official difference between renewal within the period and renewal after the period has ended is 6.690 TL; deadline monitoring therefore saves money directly.

Deadline monitoring for other rights

• Design: Renewed in 5-year periods up to a total of 25 years; renewal must likewise be made within the 6 months before the end of the protection period (6.340 TL for a single design in the 2026 tariff).
• Patent and utility model: The protection period cannot be extended (20 years for a patent, 10 years for a utility model); the right is kept alive by annual fees paid on their due dates.
• Geographical indication: There is no time limit; however, the registration conditions and inspection must continue.

How do you get started with Anlar Grup?

We list the registration and renewal dates of your trademark portfolio, prepare a tracking calendar tailored to you, and notify you before each date approaches. We manage the process, including the renewal application and register updates. To set up your tracking plan, contact us or fill in the quote form.