The registration of a trade mark is for a period of ten years from the filing date of the application for registration. 

The registration of a trade mark may be renewed for consecutive periods of ten years upon payment of the fee prescribed for renewal. 

A grace period of six months is allowed for the late payment of the renewal fee upon payment of the prescribed surcharge.

Repeal and Savings:

(1) The Trade Marks Act, 1965 (Act 270) is hereby repealed. 

(2) The Merchandise Marks Act, 1964 (Act 253) is hereby repealed. 

(3) Notwithstanding the repeal of Act 270, a mark registered under Part A and B of the register under that Act shall remain in force subject to section 3 and shall be deemed to have been registered under this Act. 

(4) Marks registered under Act 270 shall be due for renewal for a period of fourteen years from the date of expiration of the original registration or of the last renewal of registration and upon renewal shall be reclassified in accordance with the International Classification.

(5) Notwithstanding the repeal under subsection (1) any regulations made under Act 270 and in force immediately before the coming into force of this Act shall continue in force as if made under the corresponding provisions of this Act until revoked. (6) The Merchandise Marks (Prohibited Goods) Regulations 32 1936 (Regulations No.33 of 1936) are hereby revoked.