Trademark Validity

Trademark validity refers to the length of time that a trademark is valid. which depends on the jurisdiction in which it is registered. In most countries, including the United States, Canada, and the European Union, a trademark registration is initially valid for a period of 10 years.

After the initial 10-year period, the trademark owner may renew the registration for additional periods of time, typically for 10 years at a time. As long as the trademark owner continues to use the trademark in commerce and meets the renewal requirements, the trademark registration can be renewed indefinitely.

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Related IP cases

R1431/2011-2

GIORGIO ARMANI S.p.A., Milan, Swiss Branch Mendrisio v. NARUMI TRADING CO., LTD.

Subject matter: Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reasons of equity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

R0019/2000-1

Muswellbrook, Ltd. v. Nike International Ltd.

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Competence of the boards, New submission on appeal, Proof of use, Request for proof of use, Standard letter, Use not as registered

O/192/08

Red Bull GmbH v. Sea Air & Land Forwarding Ltd

Subject matter: Dissimilarity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Non-use