According to an update published by Adams & Adams on 16 July 2026, Sudan’s Intellectual Property Administrative Registrar has resumed strict application of section 19(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1969. A registration may now be renewed only within the statutory six-month grace period following expiry, subject to the applicable late fee. Renewal requests filed after that period will no longer be accepted. The more flexible practice adopted during conflict-related operational disruption has therefore come to an end.
The change removes much of the room for retrospective correction. Owners of Sudanese registrations should review expiry dates, agent records and payment workflows now, particularly where internal approvals take time. Reliance on the temporary post-deadline practice is no longer prudent; missing the grace period may require a fresh application and could create a gap in protection, expose the mark to intervening rights and increase overall cost.
