Trademark Renewal in Jordan: Process, Deadlines, and Grace Period Explained
Learn everything about trademark renewal in Jordan, including when and how to renew, the one-year grace period, consequences of non-renewal, and best practices for portfolio management.
6/5/20263 min read
Trademark registration in Jordan provides ten years of protection, but this protection does not continue indefinitely without action. Understanding the renewal process, deadlines, and available grace periods is essential for maintaining your trademark rights over the long term.
For context on the initial registration timeline that leads to your first renewal, see our guide on how long trademark registration takes in Jordan. This guide covers everything you need to know about trademark renewal in Jordan.
When Can You Renew Your Trademark in Jordan?
In Jordan, trademark renewal applications can be filed during the last twelve months of the current registration term. This means if your trademark was registered on January 1, 2016, you can begin the renewal process as early as January 1, 2025. Filing during this window ensures continuous protection without any gap.
Importantly, the Jordanian trademark office does not send renewal reminders to trademark owners. The responsibility for tracking renewal deadlines falls entirely on the owner or their appointed agent. Many businesses choose to work with intellectual property law firms that provide deadline monitoring and reminder services.
The Jordan Trademark Renewal Process Step by Step
1. Prepare the renewal applicationwhich must include the renewal request form, the original or a copy of the registration certificate, and a Power of Attorney legalized up to the Jordanian Consulate if using a new agent.
2. Pay the renewal feeand any applicable publication fees at the Industrial Property Protection Directorate.
3. Submit the applicationto the IPPD. Renewals are typically processed very quickly, often on the same day of filing. The renewal certificate can frequently be obtained within one week.
The speed of the renewal process reflects that the substantive examination of the mark has already been completed during initial registration. The office verifies that the renewal application is properly filed, fees are paid, and there are no outstanding issues.
Understanding the One-Year Grace Period
Jordan provides a generous grace period for late renewals. If you miss the renewal window during the final year, you still have one full year after the expiration date to renew without paying any additional surcharge. Your mark effectively remains renewable for up to eleven years after the original registration date.
During the grace period, your trademark rights technically lapse, but they can be fully restored by completing the renewal. It is important to understand that during this lapse period, third parties could theoretically file applications for similar marks. The safest approach is always to renew within the normal renewal window rather than relying on the grace period.
Expert Tip:Do not rely on the grace period as your standard renewal strategy. While it provides a valuable safety net, allowing your trademark to lapse, even temporarily, creates unnecessary risk and could lead to disputes that are expensive to resolve.
Consequences of Failing to Renew
If a trademark is not renewed within the grace period, it is automatically cancelled by operation of law. Once cancelled, the owner loses all exclusive rights to the mark in Jordan, and the mark becomes available for third parties to register.
However, Jordanian law provides one additional safeguard. For one year following expiration, the original owner retains the exclusive right to refile the same trademark. During this one-year window, no third party can successfully register the mark unless the original owner chooses not to refile. After this one-year period expires, the mark becomes fully available. After two years from expiration, the mark is considered fully abandoned.
Renewal Fees and Costs
The cost of trademark renewal in Jordan consists of official government fees payable to the IPPD and any professional service fees if engaging a law firm. Additional publication fees may apply. Because fees are subject to periodic adjustment, confirm current fee schedules before preparing your renewal budget.
Recordal of Changes Before Renewal
If there have been changes in ownership, address, or representative since the original registration, these should be recorded with the trademark office before or at the time of renewal. Common changes include assignment of ownership to a new entity, changes of business address, and appointment of a new local agent. The recordal of assignment requires a deed of assignment and Powers of Attorney from both parties.
Best Practices for Trademark Portfolio Management
• Maintain a central record of all registration dates, renewal deadlines, and grace period expiration dates.
• Set calendar reminders at least six months before each renewal deadline.
• Regularly audit your trademark portfolio to identify marks no longer in use and gaps in protection.
• Actively monitor the marketplace for potential infringements.
• Consider working with an IP law firm that provides deadline monitoring services.
Key Takeaways
• Renewal window: the last 12 months of your 10-year registration term.
• Grace period: 1 additional year after expiration with no surcharge.
• Refile right: original owner has 1 year of exclusive right to refile after expiration.
• After 2 years: the mark is fully abandoned and available to anyone.
• The IPPD does not send reminders, so tracking deadlines is your responsibility.
Related Articles and Resources:
How to Register a Trademark in Jordan
How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in Jordan
Trademark Infringement and Enforcement in Jordan
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