Intellectual Property in Commercial Settings

How long does trade mark registration last?

Once a trade mark is registered, it is valid for ten years from the date of filing, with an option to renew it from twelve months before the renewal date or up to six months after. Trade mark registration can be renewed indefinitely, provided that the trade mark is still in use.

A timeline of popular trademarks of the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

  • Brymay, registered 8 Jan 1917. Renewal due 2021. Owner: Swedish match Industries Aktiebolag a Swedish Company.
  • Vegemite, registered 28 Sep 1923. Renewal due 2027. Owner: Bega Cheese Limited.
  • Coke, registered 10 Feb 1943. Renewel due 2019. Registed by The Coca-Cola Company.
  • Bakelite, registered 26 Jul 1963. Renewal due 2028. Owner: Hexion GmbH.
  • Nike, registered 19 Apr 1979. Renewal due 2020. Owner: Nike Innovate CV.
  • iPad, registered 28 Feb 2006. Renewal due 2026. Owner: Apple Inc.