Trademark renewal fees in France: costs, due dates and grace period
You renew a French trademark with the INPI, in EUR, every 10 years from the filing date. The renewal window opens one year before expiry. Miss it and a six-month grace period runs with a 50% surcharge, after which the registration lapses. INPI does not send reminders.
What are the trademark renewal due dates in France?
France counts the 10-year term from the filing date. The renewal window opens one year before the expiry date and closes on it.
The first renewal falls due 10 years from the filing date, payable to INPI. Renewal can be requested from one year before the expiry date, and not earlier.
For example, if the filing date is 2015-03-15, the renewal window opens on 2024-03-15 and the deadline is 2025-03-15.
Each renewal extends protection for a further 10 years, on the same window. Protection is renewable indefinitely, with no limit on the number of renewals.
For example, once renewed in 2025, the next renewal will be due by 2035-03-15.
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
Your renewal window opens one year before expiry, here 15 Mar 2024, and the deadline is 15 Mar 2025. Miss it and the mark can still be renewed until 15 Sep 2025 with a 50% surcharge. Each renewal adds another 10 years, with no limit on how many times.
Official trademark renewal fees by year in France
Official fees payable to the INPI, per class, in EUR. One renewal covers one class; every further class is charged on top.
| Fee type | Official fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Renewal, first class | 290 |
| Each additional class | 40 |
| Late renewal, in the grace period | +50% |
| Typical 3-class renewal | 370 |
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Missed a trademark renewal deadline in France?
A six-month grace period runs from the day after the expiry date. You can still renew with a surcharge of 50% of the renewal fee on top, and the registration continues without interruption. Once the grace period closes, the trademark lapses and a new application is required.
If the renewal deadline of 15 Mar 2025 is missed, the mark stays renewable until 15 Sep 2025. Settle the renewal fee and the late fee inside that window to keep it in force.
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Other IP renewals in France
Trademarks aren't the only rights that lapse without renewal. France also protects patents and designs. Each on its own schedule and fee scale.
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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 one year before the expiry date.
2. Can I renew my trademark after missing the deadline?
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.
3. How long does a French trademark last?
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.
4. Does France require proof of use for renewal?
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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