Minnesota Trademark Renewal Requirements

To renew a trademark or service mark in Minnesota, file a renewal with the Minnesota Secretary of State during the six months before the registration expires, include the required registration details, and pay the filing fee. A Minnesota trademark registration stays valid for 10 years from the original filing date, and a timely renewal extends it for another 10 years.

Before you file, gather your file number, certificate details, classification number, original filing date, current expiration date, and the markholder’s current contact information. If the markholder has changed, you may need a separate assignment filing rather than only a renewal.

How to File a Minnesota Trademark Renewal

For filing, retain the original signed copy for your records and submit a legible photocopy to the Secretary of State. The renewal can usually be filed by mail, in person, or online, depending on the filing option you choose.

Minnesota Trademark Renewal Form and Filing Steps

Minnesota Trademark Renewal Form

1. Include the file number issued by the Minnesota Secretary of State.
2. List the exact words, phrase, or logo description shown on your certificate of registration. Your renewal details should match the certificate already on file.
3. Provide the original classification number from your registration.
4. Enter the current markholder’s name and address as shown on file.
5. If the address has changed, provide the new address. If the markholder has changed, you may need to file an assignment form instead of only updating the address.
6. Provide the original filing date. Use the date shown on the Minnesota certificate of registration.
7. Enter the current expiration date of the mark.
8. Sign the renewal form. The form must be signed by an authorized person or an authorized agent. If an agent signs, they should indicate that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the markholder.

Email address for official notices: The Secretary of State may use this email address to send renewal reminders and other required notices. You can also include a daytime contact name and phone number in case filing questions come up. Current filing fees are $45 for expedited in-person and online filings and $25 for mail filings. If you are close to your expiration date, review your registration details carefully and submit your renewal as early as allowed within the six-month filing window to reduce the risk of delays.