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In France, trademarks are renewed through the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI). Renewal is required to maintain exclusive rights on French territory.
France is also a member of the Madrid System. If your trademark is an International Registration designating France, the renewal of that international registration is handled through WIPO Madrid System procedures rather than directly through INPI
Trademark protection in France is granted for a 10-year period counted from the filing date of the application, and each renewal extends protection for a further 10 years. Protection is renewable indefinitely.
Renewal can be filed from 6 months before the expiry date. France provides a 6-month grace period after expiry during which renewal is still possible, but with a surcharge fee .INPI generally does not send reminders. Tracking renewal deadlines is the trademark owner's responsibility.
For example, if the filing date is 2015-04-10, the first renewal window opens on 2024-10-10 (6 months before expiry). The standard deadline is 2025-04-10.
If missed, the grace period with surcharge runs until 2025-10-10. Once renewed, the next renewal will be due by 2035-04-10.
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In France, trademarks are just one form of intellectual property. Other important IP rights include patents, utility models, and designs. Explore our patent renewal pages for country specific guidance and official fee information.
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1. When is the first trademark renewal due in France?
The first renewal is due 10 years from the filing date. The renewal window opens 6 months before the expiry date.
2. Can I renew my trademark after missing the deadline?
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4. Does France require proof of use for renewal?
5. Will INPI remind me before my renewal is due?
INPI does not systematically send renewal reminders. It is entirely the trademark owner's responsibility to monitor and track renewal deadlines.
The first renewal is due 10 years from the filing date. The renewal window opens 6 months before the expiry date.
Yes. France allows a 6-month grace period after the expiry date. Renewal during this window requires payment of the standard renewal fees plus a 50% late surcharge (capped at €606 for electronic, €714 for paper). After the grace period, the trademark lapses permanently, a new application is required.
A registered French trademark is valid for 10 years from the filing date. Each renewal extends protection by a further 10 years. There is no limit on the number of renewals.
No. INPI does not require proof of use as part of the renewal process. However, a trademark that has not been genuinely used for 5 consecutive years can be challenged by a third party through a non-use cancellation action.
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