Maintaining the protection of a trademark in Armenia requires more than simply obtaining the initial registration. Under Armenian law, trademarks are protected for a fixed term and must be renewed periodically to preserve exclusive rights. This guide explains how long trademark protection lasts in Armenia, when and how to renew a registration, the fees and documents involved, and what happens when a renewal deadline is missed. The article is based on the Law of the Republic of Armenia on Trademarks and other official sources so that businesses and IP professionals can confidently manage their portfolios.
Validity of an Armenian trademark registration
Armenian trademarks are registered for 10 years from the filing date of the application. Article 19 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia on Trademarks states that registration may be renewed “not longer than for ten years” each time. The ten‑year period runs from the date of application and the expiration date is printed on the certificate and recorded in the State Register. There is no limit to the number of times a trademark can be renewed as long as the owner continues to pay the state fees and file the renewal request; law firms describe this as an indefinite renewal. The result is that a trademark owner can maintain exclusive rights to a mark in Armenia for as long as the mark is renewed every ten years and is not cancelled for other reasons such as non‑use.
The Armenian system follows a first‑to‑file principle: rights arise from registration rather than use. While use of the mark is not required for renewal, failure to use a trademark for five consecutive years can make it vulnerable to cancellation by a third party. Applicants should therefore monitor not only renewal deadlines but also the actual use of the mark in the market.
Fees for trademark renewal in Armenia
| Action | Official fee (AMD) | Additional notes |
| Filing a renewal request for one class | 120 000 AMD | Fee to renew a trademark for one class of goods/services. |
| Additional class fee | 10 000 AMD per class | Paid for each additional class beyond the first when renewing. |
| Renewal during 6‑month grace period | Regular renewal fee + 25 % surcharge | The renewal request can be filed within six months after expiration if the surcharge is paid. |
| Restoration after grace period | Not available | Once the grace period expires, reinstatement of the lapsed trademark is not possible; a new application must be filed. |
When budgeting, consider attorney fees for preparing and submitting the renewal request, translation costs for foreign applicants, and potential discounts under Article 28(2) of the State Duty Law.
The commission of Pocket IP for trademark application service is 200 USD per trademark.
Payments are accepted in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, and PLN (at the client’s request). Both bank payment and card payment are available.
