Trademark renewal fees under the Madrid System: costs, due dates and grace period
You renew an International Registration directly with WIPO, in CHF, every 10 years from the international registration date. The renewal window opens six months before expiry. Miss it and a six-month grace period runs with a surcharge of CHF 326.50, half the basic fee. National offices cannot renew an International Registration for you.
What are the trademark renewal due dates under the Madrid System?
WIPO counts the 10-year term from the international registration date. The renewal window opens six months before the expiry date and closes on it.
The first renewal falls due 10 years from the international registration date, payable to WIPO. Renewal can be requested from six months before the expiry date, and not earlier.
For example, if the international registration date is 2016-01-20, the renewal window opens on 2025-07-20 and the deadline is 2026-01-20.
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 2026, the next renewal will be due by 2036-01-20.
International Registrations under the Madrid System are renewed through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Renewal must be filed directly with WIPO to maintain protection in the designated Contracting Parties. National and regional trademark offices do not handle renewal of International Registrations. WIPO records the renewal in the International Register and maintains the validity of the registration.
Your renewal window opens six months before expiry, here 20 Jul 2025, and the deadline is 20 Jan 2026. Miss it and the mark can still be renewed until 20 Jul 2026 with a surcharge of CHF 326.50. Each renewal adds another 10 years, with no limit on how many times.
Official trademark renewal fees by year under the Madrid System
Official fees payable to WIPO in CHF. An International Registration is priced as one basic fee plus a per-member charge, so the total depends on which Contracting Parties the renewal covers and how many classes it holds.
| Fee type | Official fee (CHF) |
|---|---|
| Basic renewal fee, ten years | 653 |
| Individual fee, per member that charges one | varies |
| Complementary fee, per member that does not charge an individual fee | 100 |
| Supplementary fee, per class beyond the third | 100 |
| Late renewal, in the period of grace | +326.50 |
An International Registration is priced as a basic fee plus a per-member charge, so the total depends on which Contracting Parties the renewal covers. Members that have set an individual fee charge that instead of the complementary fee. The complementary fee is payable only for members that have not set one. The supplementary fee for classes beyond the third drops away entirely when the renewal covers only individual-fee members.
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Missed a trademark renewal deadline under the Madrid System?
A six-month period of grace runs from the expiry date, with a surcharge equal to 50% of the basic renewal fee, that is CHF 326.50. WIPO sends an unofficial reminder before renewal falls due, but it is not a substitute for tracking the date yourself. If the International Registration expires, each designated Contracting Party applies its own law to what happens next.
If the renewal deadline of 20 Jan 2026 is missed, the mark stays renewable until 20 Jul 2026. Settle the renewal fee and the late fee inside that window to keep it in force.
Trademark renewal fees in other jurisdictions
The same schedule, deadlines and grace rules, in the jurisdictions we are asked about most.
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1. When is the first trademark renewal filing due under the Madrid System?
The first renewal is due at the end of the initial registration term, which is 10 years from the international registration date. Renewal may be requested within the 6 months before expiry. If this window is missed, the Madrid System provides a 6-month grace period after expiry to renew with a surcharge. If renewal is not completed by the end of the grace period, the International Registration will expire.
2. Can I renew my trademark after missing the deadline?
Yes. If you miss the standard renewal window, the Madrid System allows international trademark renewal during a 6-month grace period after the expiration date. A surcharge of 50% of the basic renewal fee applies. If renewal is not completed during the grace period, the International Registration will expire.
3. How long does a trademark last under the Madrid System?
An International Registration is valid for 10 years from the registration date. Each successful renewal extends protection for another 10 years. There is no limit to the number of times an International Registration may be renewed, provided renewal fees are paid.
4. Does the Madrid System require proof of use?
The renewal of an International Registration does not require proof of use. Renewal is completed by submitting the renewal request and paying the required fees to WIPO. However, designated Contracting Parties may apply their own national laws regarding non-use and cancellation independently of the renewal process.
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