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Indonesia  Indonesia

Office Action Deadline rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 6 Weeks
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
Please note that the response is due within 30 working days (excluding weekends and national holidays). You may need to adjust the date.
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Indonesia  Indonesia

Office Action Deadline (IR National Extension) rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 30 Days
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Indonesia  Indonesia

Office Action Deadline (IR Subsequent Designation) rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 30 Days
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Canada  Canada

Non-use date (IR National Extension) rule *

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 3 Years
Counting from Notice of Acceptance/Grant Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Canada  Canada

Non-use date (IR Subsequent Designation) rule *

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 3 Years
Counting from Notice of Acceptance/Grant Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Curacao  Curacao

Late Renewal Deadline rule *

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 6 Months
Counting from Next Renewal Due
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 6 Dec 1996
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Republic of Korea (South)  Republic of Korea (South)

Check if renewal fee installment is due rule *

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 5 Years
Counting from Registration Date
or from
Subsequent terms 10 Years
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 28 Jul 2010
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
The renewal registration fee can be paid in two installments. The second installment can be paid within five years from the renewal registration date. The second installment is optional. If, after the first five-year period, the registrant no longer wishes to maintain the registration, they can opt not to pay the second installment and allow the registration to lapse. The registrant can also choose to pay the entire ten-year renewal fee in a lump sum
   
Validated by Date
Kim & Chang 28 Nov 2010
Y.S. Chang & Associates 28 Nov 2010

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Bahamas  Bahamas

Previous Next Renewal Due rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 10 Years
Counting from Priority Date
or from Application Date
Subsequent terms 10 Years
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 1 Feb 2025
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Bermuda  Bermuda

Previous Next Renewal Due rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 10 Years
Counting from Application Date
or from
Subsequent terms 10 Years
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 1 Aug 2025
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Myanmar  Myanmar

Non-use date rule *

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 3 Years
Counting from Registration Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 31 Jan 2019
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Mexico  Mexico

Office Action Deadline (IR Subsequent Designation) rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 2 Months
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
Note that the deadline can be extended for another 2 month extension which will need to be entered manually.
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Mexico  Mexico

Office Action Deadline (IR National Extension) rule

Last updated 2 Apr 2026
First term of registration 2 Months
Counting from Office Action Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Pending
   
Effective date of this rule
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
Note that the deadline can be extended for another 2 month extension which will need to be entered manually.
   
Validated by Date
Not yet validated  

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Uruguay  Uruguay

Non-use date - Initial rule *

Last updated 18 Mar 2026
First term of registration 5 Years
Counting from Registration Date
or from
Subsequent terms
Status Registered
   
Effective date of this rule 1 Jan 2014
Comments, exceptions 
and qualifications
If a trademark has not been used within five consecutive years following its registration date or following the renewal date, or when use has been interrupted for more than five consecutive years a cancellation action may be filed.
   
Validated by Date
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