# How long is the Trademark Registration Protection Time?

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Trademark registration is an important step that provides the legal protection of a brand. If a brand is registered, the trademarks of that brand are legally secured. However, it is important to know that the trademark registration does not only end with the application and this registration is limited for a certain period. The protection period of the brand registration is, It determines the time that allows the brand to continue protection, and at the end of this time, it is necessary to renew the registration. So how long is the protection period of the brand registration? Here is what you need to know about the brand registration and the protection period.

**1. Brand Registration and Protection Time**

Trademark registration is made by Turkish Patent and Trademark Authority (TÜRKPATENT) and a registered brand is maintained for a certain period. The protection period of brand registration in Turkey for 10 years. This time starts from the date of registration of the brand. So, when your brand is registered, you will be authorized to claim rights for 10 years on the brand.

**2. Beginning of Protection Time**

The protection period of the brand registration starts from the date given by the registration document. The registration document is an official document that shows that the brand owner is legally registered and cannot be used by others of the registered brand. Given this document, the protection of the registered brand is valid for 10 years.

**3. Renewing Brand Registration**

With the end of 10 years of brand registration, it is necessary to renew the registration to continue to protect the brand. Brand registration is renewable every 10 years. The renewal process is done on the request of the brand owner and the duration of the trademark registration is extended. The renewal process is maintained the use of the brand owner’s brand and others’ brand. Allows you to unblock unauthorized use.

The renewal application should be done before the end of the registration. If you need to apply the renewal application without the registration period of the brand owner, the applicant may have an additional period of 6 months. However, for the renewal applications made in this additional time, an extra fee may be paid.

**4. Brand Registration Fee Renewal**

A certain fee must be paid for the renewal of the brand registration. This fee is a specified amount by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Authority and can be updated annually. The renewal fee is paid by the person or company who requested the renewal of the brand. With the payment of the fee, the protection period of the brand is extended again for 10 years.

**5. Continuity of Brand Protection**

The protection provided by the brand registration is not limited only for a certain period. However, the validity of the brand registration should be sustainable. For this, it is important to continue to be actively used in the brand. If the brand is not used for 5 years after registration, other people may start using the brand and cancel the registration of the brand can be used. Therefore, you can regularly use your brand, it is an important factor that will provide its protection.

**6. Time of Brand Registration and International Protection**

Although the brand registration in Turkey is valid for 10 years, you may need to register the brand in different countries, if you want to protect your brand in the international field. There are various ways such as Madrid Protocol and Benelux Brand System for international brand registration. In these ways, you can register your brand in more than one country and register your brand in more than one country and you may need to register your brand. you can protect worldwide.

**7. As a result**

The protection period of the brand registration is set as 10 years. However, if the end of the time of the brand is not renewed, the protection of the brand ends. Therefore, you should apply for a renovation every 10 years to maintain your brand for a long term. The brand registration guarantees the legal rights of your brand, as well as preserving your brand, and others will end up the protection of the brand. prevents your brand from using it without permission. It’s important to keep track of your registration regularly to not miss the time.