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Article 111
The term of validity of the certificate of registration of a mark is ten years from the date of registration of its application. Renewal of the certificate's validity is possible for consecutive ten-year periods, provided that it is requested six months before expiry of the term of validity with payment of the relevant fee.
Note 1 — Where renewal is not requested within the prescribed period, renewal is possible for up to six months after expiry of the term of validity upon payment of a penalty equal to twice the registration fee.
Note 2 — The Registration Authority is obliged, one month before the expiry of the certificate's validity under this Article, to inform the holder of the mark's registration certificate, in an appropriate manner, of the necessity of paying the fee.
Frequently asked
Article 111 · in plain terms
How long does a trademark last in Iran?
Ten years from the filing date, renewable for consecutive ten-year periods. Renewal should be requested six months before the term expires.
Can a trademark be renewed indefinitely in Iran?
Yes. Trademark protection can be renewed for consecutive ten-year periods with no overall cap, provided the renewal fee is paid; a six-month grace period applies on payment of a penalty equal to twice the registration fee.