FAQ
Trademark Renewal in Russia FAQ
Trademark renewal in Russia keeps the registration in force for the next 10-year period. This FAQ covers costs, class-related fees, grace period, PoA requirements and timing.
Questions and answers
What is the cost of trademark renewal in Russia?
The cost of trademark renewal in one Nice class is about 555 EUR.
Does the renewal fee depend on the number of classes?
Yes. The renewal fee increases if the registration covers more than 5 Nice classes.
Is there a grace period for renewal?
Yes. A trademark registration may be renewed during a 6-month grace period subject to payment of a fine.
What is the cost of late renewal in Russia?
The cost of late renewal is about 600 EUR.
How is the renewal fee calculated?
The renewal fee is paid in Russian rubles. The official fee amount in foreign currency depends on the applicable law and exchange rate and may vary accordingly.
Which document is required for renewal?
The only document required is a power of attorney in the name of the trademark owner.
Is the original PoA required?
A renewal or recordal request can be filed with a scanned copy of the PoA. The original should also be available to patent attorneys if the Russian PTO requests it.
What are the PoA requirements?
The PoA can be simply signed. Notarization and legalization are not required for renewal, recordal of changes, or assignment.
How long does renewal recordal take?
The time period for recording a renewal is about 2.5 months.
For what period is the trademark renewed?
A trademark registration is renewed for the next 10 years.
Is it necessary to change the representative for renewal or recordal?
No. It is not necessary to change the representative or take over representation for renewal, recordal of changes, or assignment.
Related FAQ pages
Belarus FAQ
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Russia FAQ
Trademark maintenance and recordal questions for Russia.
Kazakhstan FAQ
Trademark maintenance and recordal questions for Kazakhstan.
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