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IPOS uses its IP expertise and networks to grow innovative enterprises, powering Singapore’s future economy with ideas and innovation. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is committed to developing Singapore into a global innovation hub. We help to catalyse a future driven …
The cost of registering a trademark in Singapore depends on various factors, such as the number of classes of goods or services for which the trademark will be registered, whether you use an agent or apply yourself, and whether there are any objections or requirements for amendment during the examination process. Here are some general … Read more
To register a trademark in Singapore, you can follow these steps: It’s important to note that the trademark owner must use the trademark in Singapore in connection with the goods or services for which it is registered, and failure to do so for a continuous period of 5 years may result in the trademark being … Read more
To renew your trademark in Singapore, you can follow these steps: It’s important to note that the renewal application can be made within 6 months before the expiry date of the current registration or within 6 months after the expiry date, subject to the payment of additional fees. Also, the trademark owner must use the … Read more
If you miss the deadline to renew your trademark in Singapore, you can still apply for a late renewal within six months after the expiry date of the registration. However, you will need to pay additional fees for the late renewal. Here are the steps to renew your trademark late in Singapore: It’s important to … Read more
In Singapore, a registered trademark lasts for an initial period of 10 years from the date of application, and can be renewed for successive periods of 10 years each. The renewal application can be made within 6 months before the expiry date of the current registration or within 6 months after the expiry date, subject … Read more
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that allows trademark owners to obtain protection for their trademarks in multiple countries through a single international application. The treaty is administered by the International Bureau of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Singapore is a member of the Madrid Protocol and it is possible … Read more
To check if something can be trademarked, you can conduct a preliminary trademark search to determine if the proposed trademark meets the legal requirements for trademark protection. Here are the steps to conduct a preliminary trademark search: It’s important to note that a preliminary trademark search is not a guarantee that the proposed trademark will … Read more
If you want to search for registered trademarks in Singapore, you can use the following steps: It’s important to note that the IPOS trademark search only shows registered trademarks. It does not show pending trademark applications or unregistered trademarks. If you want to search for pending trademark applications, you can use the “IP^2SG” system on … Read more
If you need to contact the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), you can do so through one of the following methods: It’s recommended that you check the IPOS website for the latest information on their contact details and operating hours, as they may change from time to time.
Intellectual property (IP) and intangible assets are related concepts, but they are not exactly the same thing. IP refers specifically to legal rights that protect creations of the human intellect, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, and designs. The most common forms of IP protection include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. These … Read more